Hail history for Orange County, VT

Orange County has 37 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 22 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on July 21, 2010.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

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 37 since 1980

1″ or larger 22 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · July 21, 2010

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 Orange County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 37 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 16, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 16, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
July 21, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2017	0.75″	Penny
July 18, 2016	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 19, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
June 2, 2013	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 27, 2011	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 16, 2026 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Wind driven golf ball size hail damaged several structures on Baptist and Lila's Way with holes in siding and broken windows as well as damaged vehicles.

July 21, 2010 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Larger than golf ball size hail reported as well as hundreds of downed trees and power lines along East Hill and Chelsea roads.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	9	3	11	11	3

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 Orange County

Has it ever hailed in Orange County?

Yes — 37 hail events have been recorded for Orange County, VT in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1980, including 22 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Orange County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Orange County, VT is April 16, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Orange County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on July 21, 2010. 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.

More Vermont hail history

All 14 Vermont counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.