Hail history for Windham County, VT

Windham County has 34 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 21 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on May 29, 2012.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 34 since 1958

1″ or larger 21 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · May 29, 2012

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 Windham County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 34 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 8, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
September 5, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
July 17, 2017	0.75″	Penny
July 17, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
May 28, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
June 17, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
May 29, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
May 29, 2012	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

September 8, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

There was report of quarter sized hail damage to a car.

May 29, 2012 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hen egg sized hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Bellows Falls.

June 1, 2011 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Multiple reports of 2 inch diameter size hail (measured) were reported during a thunderstorm in West Dover.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	0	0	2	10	20	1

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 Windham County

Has it ever hailed in Windham County?

Yes — 34 hail events have been recorded for Windham County, VT in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 21 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Windham County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Windham County, VT is September 8, 2023, 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 Windham County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on May 29, 2012. 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

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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.