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Hail history for Williston, VT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Williston on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 17, 2025. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Williston
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Essex Center 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Williston |
| May 17, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Richmond, Hinesburg, Rhode Is Corners 3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Williston |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Williston by year
When hail season peaks near Williston
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (11) and June (8).
Largest hail storms near Williston
Aug 3, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jonesville (6 mi from Williston)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported and confirmed by NWS office (from picture), on Snipe Irleland road.May 17, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Richmond (4 mi from Williston)
National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of 1 inch diameter or larger hail in Richmond, with photographs, including a few that measured just slightly larger than golf ball size (1.75 inch diameter).Jul 17, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Burlington (9 mi from Williston)
May 4, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Shelburne (9 mi from Williston)
Jun 20, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · South Burlington (7 mi from Williston)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Williston
147 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Williston since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jul 4, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Saint George 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Hinesburg 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Colchester 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Underhill, Jericho 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Burlington 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Rhode Is Corners 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Burlington, Winooski, Colchester 4 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Jonesville 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Huntington 2 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Burlington, Underhill 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 Williston; 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
- Essex Junction
28 hail days - South Burlington
27 hail days - Winooski
26 hail days - Burlington
27 hail days - Colchester
27 hail days - Plattsburgh
18 hail days - Montpelier
12 hail days - Barre
11 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 Williston.
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