Hail History

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Hail history for North Branford, CT

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 1, 2012
Hail days since 20066
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles83

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Branford on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 1, 2012. Hail is most common here in August and July.

Recent hail near North Branford

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

Hail days near North Branford by year

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When hail season peaks near North Branford

Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (2) and July (2).

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Largest hail storms near North Branford

Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wallingford (9 mi from North Branford)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail around golf-ball in size damaged cars on Wilbur Cross parkway near Wallingford.

Aug 26, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Northford (3 mi from North Branford)

Apr 22, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · North Branford (0 mi from North Branford)

Jul 21, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Augerville (7 mi from North Branford)

Jun 8, 2008 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Wallingford (9 mi from North Branford)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Branford

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 13, 2021EF0Damascus
4 mi from North Branford		1.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 10, 2016EF0Montowese
6 mi from North Branford		2.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 31, 2009EF1East River
8 mi from North Branford		2.9 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Branford

83 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Branford since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 103 mph on Aug 13, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 13, 2026103 mph, measuredNew Haven Airport
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedNorth Haven
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedNorth Madison
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 25, 202563 mph, estimatedYalesville, Wallingford, East Wallinford
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202569 mph, estimatedGuilford, Madison
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202458 mph, measuredMomauguin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedDamascus
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedDamascus
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202469 mph, estimatedCenterville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202458 mph, estimatedNorth Haven
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 North Branford; 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 North Branford.

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