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Hail history for Preston City, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Preston City on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 25, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Preston City
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Preston City in the last two years.
Hail days near Preston City by year
When hail season peaks near Preston City
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near Preston City
Sep 3, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hallville (5 mi from Preston City)
May 25, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jewett City (4 mi from Preston City)
National Weather Service description (English): A motorcyclist was injured due to falling hail, resulting in some cuts. The accident occurred near the intersection of Routes 138 and I-395, south of Jewett City. ||Hail size was estimated by nearby reports.Jul 2, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Norwich (6 mi from Preston City)
Jul 1, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Preston (1 mi from Preston City)
May 26, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · North Stonington (10 mi from Preston City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Preston City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2018 | EF0 | Shelton 10 mi from Preston City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Preston City
48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Preston City since 2006, on 31 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Aug 3, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Ledyard Center 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Gales Ferry 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | North Stonington, Franklin 2 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Northwichtown 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | North Stonington 1 wind report |
| May 23, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Versailles, Hopeville 7 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Gales Ferry, Happyland 2 wind reports |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Franklin, Preston City 2 wind reports |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 69 mph, estimated | North Stonington, Hopeville 2 wind reports |
| Sep 9, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Versailles 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 Preston City; 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 Preston City.
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