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Hail history for Chittenden County, VT
104 hail reports in Chittenden County since 2006 on 38 days. The largest stones measured 3.3 in on Jul 16, 2009.
Cities in Chittenden County
- Burlington
27 hail days - South Burlington
27 hail days - Colchester
27 hail days - Essex Junction
28 hail days - Williston
29 hail days - Winooski
26 hail days - Hinesburg
18 hail days - Charlotte
17 hail days
Recent hail in Chittenden County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Essex Center 1 hail report |
| May 17, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Charlotte, Richmond, Hinesburg 4 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Chittenden County by year
When hail season peaks in Chittenden County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Chittenden County
214 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Chittenden County since 2006, on 78 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 |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Sand Bar State Park 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Colchester 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Underhill, Jericho, Chimney Corner 4 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Burlington, West Milton 2 wind reports |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | West Bolton 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | East Charlotte, Rhode Is Corners 2 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Burlington, Winooski, Colchester 4 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Jonesville 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 Chittenden County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).