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Connecticut · 8 counties
Hail history in Connecticut
Connecticut has 687 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1950 — 329 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) in Hartford County on June 20, 1995.
When it hails in Connecticut
All recorded Connecticut events by month, 1950–present · data through April 2026.
Every Connecticut county, ranked by recorded hail
| County | Events | ≥1″ | Largest | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford County | 166 | 59 | 2.75″ | 2024 |
| Litchfield County | 164 | 87 | 2.0″ | 2025 |
| Fairfield County | 78 | 38 | 1.75″ | 2024 |
| New Haven County | 66 | 33 | 2.0″ | 2024 |
| New London County | 62 | 40 | 2.75″ | 2024 |
| Tolland County | 61 | 30 | 2.75″ | 2024 |
| Windham County | 49 | 21 | 1.75″ | 2025 |
| Middlesex County | 41 | 21 | 2.75″ | 2024 |
Questions about hail in Connecticut
How often does it hail in Connecticut?
The NOAA Storm Events Database records 687 hail events for Connecticut since 1950, 329 of them 1″ (quarter size) or larger. Recorded frequency varies sharply by county — the table on this page ranks all 8.
What is the largest hail ever recorded in Connecticut?
2.75″ (baseball), recorded in Hartford County on June 20, 1995. See it at true size on the actual-size hail chart.
When is hail season in Connecticut?
Recorded events peak in June. The by-month chart on this page shows the full seasonal shape — and each county page carries its own, since timing shifts across the state.
How do I check hail history for my address in Connecticut?
Storm Events records events at the county level, so pick your county below or use the ZIP lookup. For "did it hail on this date" claim questions, the date lookup searches every recorded Connecticut event.
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain. Each county page shows the full event timeline, month profile, and storm-report narratives.