Hail History

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Hail history for Barre, VT

Last hail within 10 milesApr 16, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 26, 2011
Hail days since 200611
Days with hail 1 inch or larger6
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles66

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Barre on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 26, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Barre

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 16, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Williamstown
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Barre		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 20250.75 in
penny		Berlin
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Barre		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Barre by year

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When hail season peaks near Barre

Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and July (3).

JanFebMar1Apr4May2Jun3Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Barre

May 26, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · -Montpelier Airport (2 mi from Barre)

National Weather Service description (English): Local police reported hail around 2 inches in diameter, bigger than a golf ball.

Apr 16, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Williamstown (7 mi from Barre)

National Weather Service description (English): Wind driven golf ball size hail damaged several structures on Baptist and Lila's Way with holes in siding and broken windows as well as damaged vehicles.

May 29, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Montpelier Cent (6 mi from Barre)

May 9, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Northfield (8 mi from Barre)

Jul 21, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Northfield (8 mi from Barre)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Barre

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 16, 2026EF1Williamstown
7 mi from Barre		0.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jul 16, 2009EF0Williamstown
9 mi from Barre		2.7 mi long, 425 yd wide
May 9, 2009EF1Washington
7 mi from Barre		0.6 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Barre

66 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Barre since 2006, on 35 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedMontpelier
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202669 mph, estimatedWilliamstown, Barre, Riverton
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 16, 202681 mph, estimatedBrookfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202558 mph, estimatedWilliamstown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, estimatedMontpelier
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202563 mph, estimatedFairmont Airport, Northfield Falls
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202458 mph, estimatedOrange
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Topsham
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 7, 202358 mph, estimatedBerlin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202363 mph, estimatedBrookfield
1 wind report		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 Barre; 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 Barre.

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