Hail in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in South Central Connecticut Planning Region on 5 days since October 2020. That is more than 7% of US counties. It ranks 8 of 9 in Connecticut.
The largest radar estimate was 2.5 inches on August 26, 2024. The most recent 1-inch day was July 4, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| August 26, 2024 | 2.5 in |
| July 21, 2023 | 1.1 in |
| June 9, 2021 | 1 in |
| July 4, 2026 | 1 in |
| July 25, 2025 | 1 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 3 hail reports since October 2020, and 3 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Connecticut
- Capitol Planning Region: 21 days
- Northwest Hills Planning Region: 15 days
- Naugatuck Valley Planning Region: 12 days
- Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region: 11 days
- Western Connecticut Planning Region: 9 days
- Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region: 7 days