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Hail history for East Hartford, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of East Hartford on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 6, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and August.
East Hartford ranks #820 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near East Hartford
No hail was reported within 10 miles of East Hartford in the last two years.
Hail days near East Hartford by year
When hail season peaks near East Hartford
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and August (4).
Largest hail storms near East Hartford
Jun 26, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newington (9 mi from East Hartford)
National Weather Service description (English): Ping-pong ball to golf ball size hail fell in a swath from Newington to Wethersfield, denting cars.May 26, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wethersfield (6 mi from East Hartford)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball size hail fell on Ridge Road.Jun 6, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hartford (4 mi from East Hartford)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail fell east of Interstate 91.Jun 22, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Glastonburg (7 mi from East Hartford)
May 24, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Vernon (7 mi from East Hartford)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of East Hartford
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2013 | EF1 | Poquonock 8 mi from East Hartford |
| Jun 26, 2009 | EF1 | Wethersfield 6 mi from East Hartford |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near East Hartford
164 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of East Hartford since 2006, on 86 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Feb 25, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Manchester, Windsor 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | South Wethersfield, Hartford-Branrd 2 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Vernon Center 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Buckland 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | South Windsor 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Wethersfield 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Warehouse Pt 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Hartford 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Newington, West Hartford, Hartford-Branrd 6 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Wethersfield, Hartford, Manchester 3 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 East Hartford; 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 East Hartford.
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