Hail History

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Hail history for Central Waterford, CT

Last hail within 10 milesJun 29, 20201 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 29, 2020
Hail days since 20065
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles29

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Central Waterford on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 29, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Central Waterford

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Central Waterford in the last two years.

Hail days near Central Waterford by year

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When hail season peaks near Central Waterford

Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (2) and July (1).

JanFebMarApr1May2Jun1JulAug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Central Waterford

Jun 29, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Old Lyme (10 mi from Central Waterford)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail reported with time estimated by radar.

Jul 2, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Gales Ferry (5 mi from Central Waterford)

Jun 1, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Uncasville (6 mi from Central Waterford)

Sep 3, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Oakdale (8 mi from Central Waterford)

May 24, 2009 · 0.75 in (penny) · Uncasville (7 mi from Central Waterford)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Central Waterford

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 29, 2018EF1Fishers Is
9 mi from Central Waterford		2.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Central Waterford

29 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Central Waterford since 2006, on 19 days. The strongest measured gust was 65 mph on Jul 4, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 202665 mph, measuredNew London, Montville, Poquonock Bridge
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedGales Ferry
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202458 mph, estimatedMontville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202363 mph, estimatedGales Ferry, Happyland
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 23, 202258 mph, measuredFishers Is Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 13, 202163 mph, estimatedSound View
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 21, 202058 mph, measuredFishers Is Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 9, 202064 mph, measuredFishers Is Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 201764 mph, estimatedGroton, Ridgewood, Ledyard Center
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 4, 201560 mph, estimatedWest Mystic, Fishers Is
2 wind reports		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 Central Waterford; 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 Central Waterford.

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