Hail History

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Hail history for Essex Junction, VT

Last hail within 10 milesJul 1, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063.3 inJul 16, 2009
Hail days since 200628
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles161

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Essex Junction on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.3 in on Jul 16, 2009. Hail is most common here in July and May.

Recent hail near Essex Junction

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 1, 20261 in
quarter		Essex Center
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Essex Junction		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 17, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Richmond, Rhode Is Corners
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Essex Junction		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 Essex Junction by year

3061071082092104115121311411516217118191202112212324125126

When hail season peaks near Essex Junction

Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and May (8).

JanFebMarApr8May7Jun12Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Essex Junction

Jul 16, 2009 · 3.3 in · Westford (10 mi from Essex Junction)

National Weather Service description (English): Several golf ball and larger hail, including a hail stone that measured 3.25 inches in diameter measured by NWS employee. Large hail with reported damage to vehicles, lawn furniture, siding, windows, gardens and crops throughout the Westford vicinity, including local farms, landscaping businesses and apple orchard.

Aug 3, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jonesville (10 mi from Essex Junction)

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 (8 mi from Essex Junction)

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 (6 mi from Essex Junction)

Jul 27, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Bowman Corners (8 mi from Essex Junction)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Essex Junction

161 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Essex Junction since 2006, on 63 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, Underhill, Jericho
4 wind reports		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
Jun 20, 202458 mph, estimatedBurlington, Underhill
2 wind reports		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
Jul 9, 202358 mph, estimatedRichmond
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 Essex Junction; 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 Essex Junction.

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