Hail History

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Hail history for South Windsor, CT

Last hail within 10 milesAug 2, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 6, 2010
Hail days since 200624
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles193

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Windsor on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 6, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near South Windsor

No hail was reported within 10 miles of South Windsor in the last two years.

Hail days near South Windsor by year

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When hail season peaks near South Windsor

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (6).

JanFebMarApr4May10Jun6Jul4AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near South Windsor

Jun 26, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wethersfield (9 mi from South Windsor)

May 26, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wethersfield (9 mi from South Windsor)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball size hail fell on Ridge Road.

Jun 6, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hartford (5 mi from South Windsor)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail fell east of Interstate 91.

Jun 22, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Glastonburg (10 mi from South Windsor)

May 24, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Vernon (7 mi from South Windsor)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Windsor

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 1, 2013EF1Poquonock
5 mi from South Windsor		2.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 26, 2009EF1Wethersfield
8 mi from South Windsor		1.7 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Windsor

193 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Windsor since 2006, on 104 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jun 26, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedSimsbury, Manchester, Enfield
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedSouth Wethersfield, Hartford-Branrd
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedVernon Center
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202558 mph, estimatedBroad Brook, Buckland
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202558 mph, estimatedSouth Windsor, Rockville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, estimatedKings Corner, Enfield
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202558 mph, estimatedWethersfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202559 mph, measuredBradly Field Wnds
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202458 mph, estimatedWarehouse Pt, East Granby
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202458 mph, estimatedHartford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 South Windsor; 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

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 South Windsor.

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