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Hail history for Portland, CT

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20241.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 22, 2024
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles97

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Portland on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 22, 2024. Hail is most common here in August and May.

Recent hail near Portland

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

Hail days near Portland by year

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When hail season peaks near Portland

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (6) and May (6).

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Largest hail storms near Portland

Jun 26, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newington (9 mi from Portland)

National Weather Service description (English): Ping-pong ball to golf ball size hail fell in a swath from Newington to Wethersfield, denting cars.

May 26, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wethersfield (9 mi from Portland)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball size hail fell on Ridge Road.

Aug 24, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fogelmarks Corners (4 mi from Portland)

National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to golf ball sized hail was reported.

Jun 22, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · East Hampton (7 mi from Portland)

National Weather Service description (English): Video of half dollar size hail and photo of golf ball size hail on social media.

Aug 26, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Meriden (7 mi from Portland)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Portland

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 26, 2009EF1Wethersfield
10 mi from Portland		1.7 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Portland

97 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Portland since 2006, on 57 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Aug 7, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 7, 202660 mph, measuredBerlin, New Britain
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedEast Hampton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedMiddletown, Cromwell, South Wethersfield
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, estimatedNewington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202558 mph, estimatedWethersfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202460 mph, measuredNewington, Wethersfield
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedWethersfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202469 mph, estimatedWestfield, East Hampton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202463 mph, estimatedLindquist Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202358 mph, estimatedEast Berlin
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 Portland; 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 Portland.

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