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Hail history for Stafford, CT

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 9, 2011
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles95

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Stafford on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 9, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Stafford

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Stafford in the last two years.

Hail days near Stafford by year

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When hail season peaks near Stafford

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and August (5).

JanFebMar1Apr2May8Jun5Jul5Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Stafford

Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Monson (8 mi from Stafford)

Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hampden (9 mi from Stafford)

National Weather Service description (English): Widespread quarter size hail with golfball size hail mixed in.

Jul 26, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Monson (8 mi from Stafford)

Apr 26, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hydeville (1 mi from Stafford)

Jun 1, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Somers (8 mi from Stafford)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Stafford

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 18, 2021EF0Somers
8 mi from Stafford		1.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 17, 2018EF0Ashford
10 mi from Stafford		0.4 mi long, 225 yd wide
May 28, 2007EF0Somers
8 mi from Stafford		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Stafford

95 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Stafford since 2006, on 60 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedWales
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedWest Willington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedMonson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedStafford Spgs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202458 mph, estimatedTolland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202458 mph, estimatedStaffordville, Hampden
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202358 mph, estimatedTolland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202258 mph, estimatedTolland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202258 mph, estimatedTolland, Lake View Terrace
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202258 mph, estimatedHolland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Stafford; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Stafford.

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