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Hail history for Wolcott, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wolcott on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 4, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Wolcott
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 3 in tea cup | Bristol, Terryville, Plainville 4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Wolcott |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Wolcott by year
When hail season peaks near Wolcott
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Wolcott
Jul 4, 2026 · 3 in (tea cup) · Bristol (6 mi from Wolcott)
Jul 1, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cheshire (8 mi from Wolcott)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf-ball size (measured) hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Watertown. Media reported wind-swept hail broke 75 window panes on a home built in 1890.Jun 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Southington (6 mi from Wolcott)
National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm dropped hail varying in size from pennies to golf balls in Southington. A few cars sustained hail damage from some of the bigger hailstones.Jun 22, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Prospect (7 mi from Wolcott)
Jul 21, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Bristol (5 mi from Wolcott)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wolcott
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2021 | EF0 | West Cheshire 8 mi from Wolcott |
| Jul 27, 2014 | EF0 | Wolcott 0 mi from Wolcott |
| Jul 21, 2010 | EF1 | Thomaston 8 mi from Wolcott |
| Jul 21, 2010 | EF1 | Thomaston 8 mi from Wolcott |
| Jul 21, 2010 | EF1 | Terryville 6 mi from Wolcott |
| Jul 21, 2010 | EF1 | Bristol 5 mi from Wolcott |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wolcott
134 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wolcott since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jul 3, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Southington, Plainville, Bristol 6 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Bristol, Southington 4 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Watertown, East Farms 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Waterbury 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Thomaston, Woodtick 2 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Middlebury 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Union City, Middlebury, Bradley Ville 3 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Waterbury, Westview Hgts, Cheshire 7 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Robertson Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | East Plymouth, Pequabuck 4 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 Wolcott; 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 Wolcott.
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