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Hail history for Southington, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Southington on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 4, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Southington
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 3 in tea cup | Bristol, Terryville, New Britain 5 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Southington |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Southington by year
When hail season peaks near Southington
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (7).
Largest hail storms near Southington
Jul 4, 2026 · 3 in (tea cup) · Bristol (7 mi from Southington)
Jul 1, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cheshire (7 mi from Southington)
Jun 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Southington (0 mi from Southington)
National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm dropped hail varying in size from pennies to golf balls in Southington. A few cars sustained hail damage from some of the bigger hailstones.Jun 26, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newington (10 mi from Southington)
National Weather Service description (English): Ping-pong ball to golf ball size hail fell in a swath from Newington to Wethersfield, denting cars.Jun 22, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Prospect (7 mi from Southington)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Southington
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2021 | EF0 | West Cheshire 8 mi from Southington |
| Jul 27, 2014 | EF0 | Wolcott 5 mi from Southington |
| Jul 21, 2010 | EF1 | Terryville 9 mi from Southington |
| Jul 21, 2010 | EF1 | Bristol 7 mi from Southington |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Southington
132 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Southington since 2006, on 61 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jul 3, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Berlin, Southington, Plainville 8 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Wallingford, Bristol, Southington 5 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | East Farms 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Waterbury 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Woodtick, New Britain 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Yalesville, Waterbury, Cheshire 6 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Robertson Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Newington 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | East Plymouth, Pequabuck 4 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Forestville 2 wind reports |
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 Southington; 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
- Bristol
23 hail days - New Britain
25 hail days - Waterbury
19 hail days - West Hartford
27 hail days - Hartford
27 hail days - New Haven
9 hail days - Danbury
14 hail days - Bridgeport
7 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 Southington.
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