Hail history for Lamoille County, VT

Lamoille County has 31 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 14 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on May 17, 2025.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 31 since 1972

1″ or larger 14 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · May 17, 2025

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Lamoille County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Lamoille County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 31 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 17, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
July 7, 2023	0.75″	Penny
July 4, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 4, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 17, 2017	0.75″	Penny
June 24, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
May 29, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
June 18, 2011	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Lamoille County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

May 17, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail reported in Smugglers Notch State Park with several reports of 1 inch diameter hail in Stowe.

May 26, 2011 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

One and an half inch diameter hail reported as well as large 32 inch diameter tree downed by thunderstorm winds.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	2	1	8	14	4

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Lamoille County

Has it ever hailed in Lamoille County?

Yes — 31 hail events have been recorded for Lamoille County, VT in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1972, including 14 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lamoille County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lamoille County, VT is May 17, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf ball) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Lamoille County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on May 17, 2025. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.