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Hail history for South Burlington, VT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Burlington on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 17, 2025. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near South Burlington
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Essex Center 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from South Burlington |
| May 17, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Richmond, Rhode Is Corners 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from South Burlington |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near South Burlington by year
When hail season peaks near South Burlington
Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (11) and May (8).
Largest hail storms near South Burlington
May 17, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Richmond (10 mi from South Burlington)
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 (4 mi from South Burlington)
May 4, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Shelburne (7 mi from South Burlington)
Aug 3, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Richmond (10 mi from South Burlington)
Jun 20, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · South Burlington (3 mi from South Burlington)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Burlington
139 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Burlington since 2006, on 59 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 | Chimney Corner 1 wind report |
| 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 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Burlington 1 wind report |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 60 mph, measured | Burlington, Colchester 2 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Williston 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 South Burlington; 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
- Winooski
26 hail days - Burlington
27 hail days - Essex Junction
28 hail days - Colchester
27 hail days - Williston
29 hail days - Plattsburgh
18 hail days - Saint Albans
12 hail days - Montpelier
12 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 South Burlington.
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