Hail History

Home › Vermont › Chittenden County › Burlington

Hail history for Burlington, VT

Last hail within 10 milesJul 1, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)May 4, 2018
Hail days since 200627
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles126

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Burlington on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on May 4, 2018. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Burlington ranks #688 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Burlington

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 1, 20261 in
quarter		Essex Center
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Burlington		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 17, 20251 in
quarter		Rhode Is Corners
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Burlington		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 Burlington by year

206107108209210411512131141516217118191202112222324125126

When hail season peaks near Burlington

Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (10) and June (8).

JanFebMarApr8May8Jun10JulAug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Burlington

Jul 17, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Burlington (2 mi from Burlington)

May 4, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Shelburne (7 mi from Burlington)

Sep 7, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Willsboro Pt (9 mi from Burlington)

Jun 20, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · South Burlington (2 mi from Burlington)

Jun 10, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Shelburne (7 mi from Burlington)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Burlington

126 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Burlington since 2006, on 57 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jul 4, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedSaint George
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 2026damage reportedColchester
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedChimney Corner
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202558 mph, estimatedBurlington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202558 mph, estimatedRhode Is Corners
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202458 mph, estimatedBurlington, Winooski, Colchester
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202458 mph, estimatedWillsboro Pt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202458 mph, estimatedBurlington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 7, 202360 mph, measuredBurlington, Colchester
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202358 mph, estimatedWilliston
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 Burlington; 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 Burlington.

Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Burlington's hail history on your website with our free widget →

Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near Burlington with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →