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Hail history for Southbury, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Southbury on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 1, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Southbury
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Southbury in the last two years.
Hail days near Southbury by year
When hail season peaks near Southbury
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near Southbury
Jun 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Southbury (0 mi from Southbury)
National Weather Service description (English): Car windshields damaged, Hail accumulated up to 1 inch deep, which was plowed by the CT DOT, mainly between Southbury and Southington along I-84.Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Watertown (10 mi from Southbury)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf-ball size (measured) hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Watertown. Media reported wind-swept hail broke 75 window panes on a home built in 1890.Mar 15, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Newtown (7 mi from Southbury)
Sep 3, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · East Vlg (8 mi from Southbury)
Jun 26, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Oakville (10 mi from Southbury)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Southbury
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2023 | EF0 | Roxbury Falls 6 mi from Southbury |
| Aug 27, 2020 | EF0 | Minortown 7 mi from Southbury |
| May 15, 2018 | EF1 | Southford 3 mi from Southbury |
| May 15, 2018 | EF1 | Beacon Falls 9 mi from Southbury |
| Jun 9, 2011 | EF1 | Woodbury 4 mi from Southbury |
| May 16, 2007 | EF1 | Newtown 9 mi from Southbury |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Southbury
135 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Southbury since 2006, on 61 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | New Fairfield 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Watertown 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Oxford, Pine Bridge 3 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Berkshire 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Middlebury 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Union City, Roxbury, Middlebury 6 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Westview Hgts, Bethlehem, Minortown 4 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hotchkissville, Middlebury 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Oxford 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Berkshire Estates, Pine Bridge 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 Southbury; 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 Southbury.
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