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Hail history for Bennington County, VT
23 hail reports in Bennington County since 2006 on 19 days. The largest stones measured 3.25 in on Jun 1, 2011.
Cities in Bennington County
Recent hail in Bennington County
No hail was reported in Bennington County in the last two years.
Hail days in Bennington County by year
When hail season peaks in Bennington County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Bennington County
115 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Bennington County since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Feb 17, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Manchester, Arlington, Pownal Center 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Bennington 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Chiselville 2 wind reports |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | South Shaftsbury, Bennington, Woodford 3 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 96 mph, estimated | North Rupert, Stamford, Dorset 3 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Peru, Pownal 2 wind reports |
| Aug 4, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | North Bennington, Bennington, Arlington 4 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Manchester 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | North Rupert, Dorset, Manchester 4 wind reports |
| Mar 7, 2022 | 64 mph, measured | Bennington Airport, Bennington, Manchester Airport 3 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 Bennington County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).