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Hail history for Putnam, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Putnam on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 8, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Putnam
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Killingly Center, East Brooklyn 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Putnam |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Putnam by year
When hail season peaks near Putnam
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Putnam
Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Eastford (9 mi from Putnam)
National Weather Service description (English): Dime to golfball size hail fell in Eastford.Jun 2, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Killingly Center (7 mi from Putnam)
National Weather Service description (English): At 4 PM EDT (3 PM EST), the public reported quarter size hail in East Killingly. Report relayed by the media. At 403 PM EDT, an amateur radio spotter relayed photos of golf ball size hail from East Killingly.May 8, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Putnam (1 mi from Putnam)
May 25, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Dudley (9 mi from Putnam)
May 21, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Webster (9 mi from Putnam)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Putnam
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2023 | EF0 | South Killingly 9 mi from Putnam |
| Aug 19, 2021 | EF0 | North Grosvenor Dale 5 mi from Putnam |
| Aug 19, 2021 | EF0 | Webster 8 mi from Putnam |
| Aug 4, 2018 | EF0 | North Woodstock 9 mi from Putnam |
| Aug 4, 2018 | EF1 | Webster 9 mi from Putnam |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Putnam
111 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Putnam since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Apr 1, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Woodstock 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | East Killingly 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Webster 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Klondike, Dayville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Killingly Center 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Woodstock 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Pomfret Lndg, Attawaugan 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Kenyonville, Abington 2 wind reports |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Phoenixville, East Brooklyn, Danielson 5 wind reports |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | East Woodstock, West Dudley 2 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Putnam; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Putnam.
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