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Hail history for Winsted, CT

Last hail within 10 milesApr 21, 20210.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 15, 2018
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles129

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Winsted on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 15, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Winsted

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

Hail days near Winsted by year

106107208209210311112113141516117118119201212223242526

When hail season peaks near Winsted

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (3).

JanFebMar1Apr2May7Jun3Jul2Aug1SepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Winsted

Jul 7, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bakersville (6 mi from Winsted)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Bakersville during a thunderstorm.

Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Norfolk (9 mi from Winsted)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Norfolk.

May 15, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Barkhamsted (7 mi from Winsted)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail was covering the ground near Barkhamsted.

Jun 14, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Winchester Center (4 mi from Winsted)

Sep 3, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Winsted (1 mi from Winsted)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Winsted

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 21, 2024EF0Harwinton
10 mi from Winsted		2.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 28, 2022EF0South Norfolk
8 mi from Winsted		5.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 2, 2020EF0Norfolk
10 mi from Winsted		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 15, 2018EF1Winsted
1 mi from Winsted		0.7 mi long, 175 yd wide
May 15, 2018EF?Barkhamsted
5 mi from Winsted		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Winsted

129 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Winsted since 2006, on 76 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedTorrington
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 15, 202658 mph, estimatedTorringford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202558 mph, estimatedColebrook
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, estimatedNew Hartford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedCanton Center
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202558 mph, estimatedTorrington, Bakersville, Pleasant Vly
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedNewfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202469 mph, estimatedGoshen
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202346 mph, estimatedWinchester Center
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202358 mph, estimatedWest Torrington, Torringford
2 wind reports		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 Winsted; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Winsted.

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