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Hail history for Montpelier, VT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Montpelier on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 9, 2007. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Montpelier
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Berlin 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Montpelier |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Montpelier by year
When hail season peaks near Montpelier
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near Montpelier
Jul 9, 2007 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Duxbury (10 mi from Montpelier)
National Weather Service description (English): Multiple size large hail ranging from golf ball to baseball reported and photographed by public and verified by NWS BTV. Hail damaged several cars as well as shingles and broke windows.May 26, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · -Montpelier Airport (4 mi from Montpelier)
National Weather Service description (English): Local police reported hail around 2 inches in diameter, bigger than a golf ball.Jun 2, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Moretown (9 mi from Montpelier)
May 29, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Montpelier Cent (3 mi from Montpelier)
May 9, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Northfield (9 mi from Montpelier)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Montpelier
81 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Montpelier since 2006, on 45 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Montpelier, Worcester, Calais 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Williamstown, Barre, Riverton 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Montpelier 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Fairmont Airport, Northfield Falls 2 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Maple Corner 1 wind report |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Berlin 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Middlesex 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Putnamville 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2021 | 69 mph, estimated | Fairmont Airport, Barre, Websterville 4 wind reports |
| Mar 26, 2021 | 63 mph, estimated | Fairmont Airport, Montpelier Jct, Montpelier 4 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 Montpelier; 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 Montpelier.
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