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Hail history for Willimantic, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Willimantic on 11 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 Willimantic
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Willimantic in the last two years.
Hail days near Willimantic by year
When hail season peaks near Willimantic
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and July (2).
Largest hail storms near Willimantic
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Andover (8 mi from Willimantic)
Jun 26, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Windham (2 mi from Willimantic)
Jun 27, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Mansfield (9 mi from Willimantic)
May 29, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Coventry (6 mi from Willimantic)
Jun 22, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Willimantic (1 mi from Willimantic)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Willimantic
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2023 | EF1 | Scotland 5 mi from Willimantic |
| Sep 9, 2021 | EF0 | South Coventry 5 mi from Willimantic |
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF0 | Mansfield Center 4 mi from Willimantic |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Willimantic
100 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Willimantic since 2006, on 53 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Andover, Willimantic 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Perkins Corner, Franklin, Mansfield Center 4 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Franklin 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Gilead, Columbia, Perkins Corner 5 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Willimantic 1 wind report |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Chaplin 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Scotland 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Clarks Corner, South Chaplin, North Windham 3 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Columbia, Andover, Perkins Corner 5 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Windham, Chaplin 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 Willimantic; 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 Willimantic.
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