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Hail history for Wilton, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wilton on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Oct 2, 2018. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Wilton
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Wilton in the last two years.
Hail days near Wilton by year
When hail season peaks near Wilton
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and August (3).
Largest hail storms near Wilton
Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Darien (8 mi from Wilton)
Jun 16, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Cannondale (1 mi from Wilton)
Aug 21, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Redding (8 mi from Wilton)
Oct 2, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · New Canaan (5 mi from Wilton)
Jul 11, 2006 · 0.88 in (nickel) · New Canaan (5 mi from Wilton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wilton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2020 | EF0 | East Norwalk 7 mi from Wilton |
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF1 | New Canaan 5 mi from Wilton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wilton
136 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wilton since 2006, on 68 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Feb 25, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | New Canaan, Westport 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Ridgefield 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Pound Ridge 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Vista, Scotts Corners, New Canaan 4 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Westport, South Wilton 2 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ridgefield 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Fairfield, Easton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Noroton 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Talmadge Hill 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | South Salem 1 wind report |
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 Wilton; 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 Wilton.
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