Connecticut hail history
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Connecticut had hail reported on 43 days from 2016 to 2025, about 4 a year, and on 245 days since 1955. The largest hailstone on record in the state is 3.00″ (July 4, 2026). Capitol Planning Region had the most hail days of any county from 2016 to 2025 (18).
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center storm reports. Data through November 6, 2026. Methodology
Source: National Storms (nationalstorms.com), CC BY 4.0, data from NOAA Storm Prediction Center storm reports.
Report counts rose over the decades as more people and spotters reported storms, so compare recent years with each other rather than with the 1960s.
Connecticut cities with the most hail days, 2016–2025
| City | Hail days 2016–25 | 1″+ hail days | Largest hail | Last hail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danielson | 4 | 3 | 1.75″ | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Hartford | 2 | 1 | 1.75″ | Jul 6, 2020 |
| New Britain | 2 | 1 | 1.75″ | Jul 4, 2026 |
| Shelton | 2 | 2 | 1.75″ | Aug 3, 2024 |
| Meriden | 2 | 1 | 1.50″ | Aug 26, 2024 |
| New Haven | 2 | 2 | 1.00″ | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Torrington | 1 | 0 | 1.50″ | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Waterbury | 1 | 1 | 1.75″ | Jun 22, 2024 |
| Naugatuck | 1 | 1 | 1.50″ | Jun 22, 2024 |
| Danbury | 1 | 1 | 1.75″ | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Norwich | 1 | 1 | 1.75″ | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Bridgeport | 1 | 0 | 1.50″ | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Middletown | 1 | 1 | 1.00″ | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Norwalk | 1 | 1 | 1.00″ | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Ansonia | 1 | 1 | 1.75″ | Aug 3, 2024 |
| Derby | 1 | 1 | 1.75″ | Aug 3, 2024 |
| Jewett City | 1 | 1 | 1.75″ | May 23, 2024 |
| West Haven | 1 | 1 | 1.00″ | Jun 28, 2020 |
| Bristol | 0 | 0 | 3.00″ | Jul 4, 2026 |
| New London | 0 | 0 | 2.75″ | Sep 3, 2013 |
Biggest hail days in Connecticut since 2016
| Day | Largest hail | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| July 4, 2026 | 3.00″ | 3 |
| May 15, 2018 | 2.50″ | 5 |
| June 29, 2020 | 1.75″ | 6 |
| June 22, 2024 | 1.75″ | 5 |
| August 24, 2020 | 1.75″ | 3 |
| June 2, 2023 | 1.75″ | 3 |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.75″ | 3 |
| July 3, 2025 | 1.75″ | 3 |
| August 26, 2024 | 1.50″ | 9 |
| August 15, 2024 | 1.50″ | 2 |
| March 15, 2019 | 1.25″ | 2 |
| April 26, 2019 | 1.25″ | 2 |
The largest hail and the biggest storm days since 1955, with radar swaths since 2019: Biggest hail storms in Connecticut history
Connecticut counties
| County | Hail days 2016–25 | All-time hail reports | Largest hail | Last hail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Planning Region | 18 | 203 | 2.75″ | Jul 4, 2026 |
| Northwest Hills Planning Region | 9 | 140 | 2.00″ | Sep 6, 2025 |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 8 | 44 | 1.75″ | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 6 | 51 | 2.75″ | Aug 26, 2024 |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region | 5 | 66 | 1.75″ | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 5 | 58 | 2.25″ | Aug 15, 2024 |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 4 | 24 | 1.75″ | Aug 26, 2024 |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 2 | 71 | 3.00″ | Jul 4, 2026 |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 2 | 22 | 1.75″ | Sep 6, 2018 |
Places with fewer than 5 hail days on record are listed without a link and kept out of search engines.
When hail falls in Connecticut, by month and week: Connecticut hail season
Download every Connecticut hail, tornado and wind report as CSV, by year: Connecticut storm report downloads
All Connecticut cities
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