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Hail history for Storrs, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Storrs on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jul 18, 2006. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Storrs
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Storrs in the last two years.
Hail days near Storrs by year
When hail season peaks near Storrs
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near Storrs
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Andover (8 mi from Storrs)
Jun 26, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Windham (9 mi from Storrs)
Jun 27, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Mansfield (1 mi from Storrs)
May 29, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Tolland (7 mi from Storrs)
Jun 22, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Willimantic (6 mi from Storrs)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Storrs
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2021 | EF0 | South Coventry 5 mi from Storrs |
| Sep 4, 2019 | EF1 | Merrow 6 mi from Storrs |
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF0 | Mansfield Center 4 mi from Storrs |
| Jul 17, 2018 | EF0 | Ashford 9 mi from Storrs |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Storrs
116 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Storrs since 2006, on 66 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Andover, Willimantic 2 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | West Willington 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Perkins Corner, Mansfield Center 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Warrenville 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Gilead, Columbia, Perkins Corner 4 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Willimantic 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Tolland 1 wind report |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Chaplin 1 wind report |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Andover 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | South Chaplin, North Windham 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 Storrs; 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 Storrs.
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