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Hail history for Watertown, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Watertown on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 4, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Watertown
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Terryville 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Watertown |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Watertown by year
When hail season peaks near Watertown
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Watertown
Jul 21, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Litchfield (10 mi from Watertown)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging from a half an inch up to golf ball size was reported during a thunderstorm throughout the Town of Litchfield.Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethlehem (5 mi from Watertown)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf-ball size (measured) hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Bethlehem.Jul 4, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Terryville (8 mi from Watertown)
Jun 26, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Litchfield (10 mi from Watertown)
Jul 21, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Bristol (10 mi from Watertown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Watertown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2020 | EF0 | Minortown 4 mi from Watertown |
| Jul 27, 2014 | EF0 | Wolcott 7 mi from Watertown |
| Jun 9, 2011 | EF1 | Woodbury 7 mi from Watertown |
| Jul 21, 2010 | EF1 | Thomaston 6 mi from Watertown |
| Jul 21, 2010 | EF1 | Thomaston 6 mi from Watertown |
| Jul 21, 2010 | EF1 | Terryville 8 mi from Watertown |
| Jul 21, 2010 | EF1 | Bristol 9 mi from Watertown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Watertown
131 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Watertown since 2006, on 60 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Watertown, East Farms 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Waterbury 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Thomaston, Woodtick 2 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Middlebury 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Union City, Middlebury, Bradley Ville 5 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Waterbury, Westview Hgts, Bethlehem 9 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Bantam 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hotchkissville, Middlebury 2 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | East Plymouth, Pequabuck 4 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Harwinton, East Litchfield 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 Watertown; 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 Watertown.
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