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Hail history for East Haven, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of East Haven on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Aug 26, 2024. Hail is most common here in August and May.
East Haven ranks #1,109 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near East Haven
No hail was reported within 10 miles of East Haven in the last two years.
Hail days near East Haven by year
When hail season peaks near East Haven
Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (2) and May (1).
Largest hail storms near East Haven
Aug 26, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Northford (8 mi from East Haven)
Apr 22, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · North Branford (7 mi from East Haven)
Jun 28, 2020 · 1 in (quarter) · West Haven (5 mi from East Haven)
Jul 21, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Augerville (7 mi from East Haven)
May 24, 2009 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Orange (8 mi from East Haven)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of East Haven
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2021 | EF0 | Damascus 4 mi from East Haven |
| Aug 10, 2016 | EF0 | Montowese 5 mi from East Haven |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near East Haven
82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of East Haven since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 103 mph on Aug 13, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 103 mph, measured | New Haven Airport, Woodmont, Orange 12 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | North Haven 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Guilford 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Momauguin 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Damascus 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Damascus 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Centerville 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Woodbridge, North Haven 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | North Branford 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Augerville 1 wind report |
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 East Haven; 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
- New Haven
9 hail days - Bridgeport
7 hail days - Waterbury
19 hail days - New Britain
25 hail days - East Norwalk
7 hail days - Norwalk
7 hail days - Danbury
14 hail days - Hartford
27 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 East Haven.
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