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Hail history for Chester, VT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chester on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on May 21, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Chester
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Chester in the last two years.
Hail days near Chester by year
When hail season peaks near Chester
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (4) and August (4).
Largest hail storms near Chester
May 21, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Charlestown (9 mi from Chester)
Jul 10, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Cambridgeport (8 mi from Chester)
May 29, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Springfield (6 mi from Chester)
Jul 17, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · Ludlow (8 mi from Chester)
Jul 12, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Charlestown (10 mi from Chester)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chester
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2019 | EF1 | Windham 8 mi from Chester |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chester
49 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chester since 2006, on 36 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on May 29, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | damage reported | Bellows Falls, Springfield 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Saxtons River 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Andover, Springfield Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Charlestown 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Springfield 1 wind report |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Cavendish 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | South Charlestown 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Charlestown, Rockingham, Springfield 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Perkinsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 69 mph, estimated | Chester, Springfield 2 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 Chester; 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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18 hail days
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 Chester.
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