Hail History

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Hail history for West Haven, CT

Last hail within 10 milesAug 3, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Oct 4, 2010
Hail days since 20066
Days with hail 1 inch or larger5
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles100

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Haven on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Oct 4, 2010. Hail is most common here in August and May.

West Haven ranks #1,109 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near West Haven

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

Hail days near West Haven by year

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When hail season peaks near West Haven

Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (2) and May (1).

JanFebMarApr1May1Jun1Jul2AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near West Haven

Oct 4, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shelton (9 mi from West Haven)

Aug 1, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Ansonia (8 mi from West Haven)

Jun 28, 2020 · 1 in (quarter) · West Haven (1 mi from West Haven)

Jul 21, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Augerville (7 mi from West Haven)

Aug 3, 2024 · 1 in (quarter) · Shelton (9 mi from West Haven)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Haven

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 13, 2021EF0Damascus
8 mi from West Haven		1.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 10, 2016EF0Montowese
7 mi from West Haven		2.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 31, 2009EF1Pine Rock Park
8 mi from West Haven		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Haven

100 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Haven since 2006, on 42 days. The strongest measured gust was 103 mph on Aug 13, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 13, 2026103 mph, measuredNew Haven Airport, Woodmont, Orange
12 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202569 mph, estimatedForest Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202463 mph, estimatedShelton, Momauguin
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedDamascus
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedDamascus
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202469 mph, estimatedSeymour, Centerville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202463 mph, estimatedWoodbridge, North Haven
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 202358 mph, estimatedAugerville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 13, 202170 mph, estimatedBranford, Damascus, Pine Orchard
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 15, 202060 mph, estimatedNew Haven
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 West Haven; 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 West Haven.

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