Hail History

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Hail history for Bennington, VT

Last hail within 10 milesJun 23, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063.25 inJun 1, 2011
Hail days since 200610
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles102

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bennington on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.25 in on Jun 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Bennington

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

Hail days near Bennington by year

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When hail season peaks near Bennington

Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and July (4).

JanFebMarAprMay5Jun4Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Bennington

Jun 1, 2011 · 3.25 in · Shaftsbury (8 mi from Bennington)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of large hail were reported during a thunderstorm in Shaftsbury. Hail stones of 3.25 inches and 2.75 inches in diameter were measured.

Aug 3, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Shaftsbury (8 mi from Bennington)

Jun 24, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Pownal (8 mi from Bennington)

Jun 15, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Bennington (1 mi from Bennington)

Jul 17, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Bennington (1 mi from Bennington)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bennington

102 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bennington since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Feb 17, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedWhite Creek Stn, White Creek, Pownal Center
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedBennington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202558 mph, estimatedWhite Creek, Hoosick Falls
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202558 mph, estimatedSouth Shaftsbury, Bennington, Woodford
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202458 mph, estimatedWhite Creek
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 7, 202358 mph, estimatedHoosick, White Creek
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202358 mph, estimatedPownal
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 26, 202258 mph, estimatedHoosick, White Creek
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 4, 202258 mph, estimatedHoosick Falls, North Bennington, Bennington
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202264 mph, measuredBennington Airport, Bennington, Hoosick Falls
5 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 Bennington; 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 Bennington.

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