Hailstory

Hail in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Northwest Hills Planning Region on 15 days since October 2020. That is more than 31% of US counties. It ranks 2 of 9 in Connecticut.

The largest radar estimate was 2.5 inches on July 4, 2026. The most recent 1-inch day was July 27, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.

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Days of 1-inch hail by year

YearDays
2020 (from October)0
20213
20223
20231
20242
20254
20262

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
July 4, 20262.5 in
June 22, 20241.85 in
July 3, 20251.45 in
August 12, 20211.35 in
June 8, 20211.2 in
June 6, 20251.2 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 5 hail reports since October 2020, and 24 tornadoes started here since 1950.

Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.

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