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Hail history for Wethersfield, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wethersfield on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 4, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Wethersfield ranks #688 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Wethersfield
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | New Britain 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Wethersfield |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Wethersfield by year
When hail season peaks near Wethersfield
Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Wethersfield
Jun 26, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newington (4 mi from Wethersfield)
National Weather Service description (English): Ping-pong ball to golf ball size hail fell in a swath from Newington to Wethersfield, denting cars.May 26, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wethersfield (1 mi from Wethersfield)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball size hail fell on Ridge Road.Jun 6, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hartford (4 mi from Wethersfield)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail fell east of Interstate 91.Aug 24, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fogelmarks Corners (9 mi from Wethersfield)
National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to golf ball sized hail was reported.Jul 4, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Britain (7 mi from Wethersfield)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wethersfield
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2009 | EF1 | Wethersfield 1 mi from Wethersfield |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wethersfield
152 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wethersfield since 2006, on 82 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Feb 25, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Berlin, New Britain, Manchester 4 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Cromwell, South Wethersfield, Hartford-Branrd 3 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | New Britain 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Buckland 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | South Windsor 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Newington 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Wethersfield 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Hartford 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Newington, West Hartford, Hartford-Branrd 5 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Wethersfield, Hartford, Manchester 3 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 Wethersfield; 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 Wethersfield.
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