Hail history for Middletown, Connecticut
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Middletown since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Middletown
- Last hail
- Jun 2, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 24, 2020
11 reports on 11 days since 1965 · #12 of 14 Connecticut places
Hail map · Middletown
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Middletown
The latest hail report in and around Middletown is from June 2, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 2, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Middletown logged 7 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median Connecticut town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #12 of 14 Connecticut cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Middletown accounts for 27% of the 41 reports filed in Middlesex County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Connecticut town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on August 24, 2020 near 1.65 E Fogelmarks Corners.
The busiest year was 1997, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in August (36% of reports); 45% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Middletown 0.3
- Middlesex County 1.3
- Median Connecticut town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Middletown 7
- Middlesex County 16
- Median Connecticut town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Middletown 0%
- Middlesex County 10%
- Median Connecticut town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.65 E Fogelmarks Corners | Middlesex | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Middletown | Middlesex | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.73 S Portland | Middlesex | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Middletown | Middlesex | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1965 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Middlesex | 13:30 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 55%
- 1–2 in 5 45%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.73 S Portland | Middlesex | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.65 E Fogelmarks Corners | Middlesex | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | Middletown | Middlesex | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Middletown | Middlesex | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Middletown | Middlesex | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 1.48 NNE Rockfall | Middlesex | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.6 ESE Middlefield | Middlesex | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Middletown | Middlesex | 11:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Along Route 66 | Middlesex | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Middletown | Middlesex | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1965 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Middlesex | 13:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Middletown
- New Britain 18 km · 16
- West Hartford 26 km · 19
- Bristol 28 km · 15
- Manchester 28 km · 15
- Waterbury 32 km · 21
- Storrs 44 km · 12
- Southwood Acres 46 km · 13
- Norwich 47 km · 16
Questions about hail in Middletown
How often does it hail in Middletown, Connecticut?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Middletown since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #12 of 14 Connecticut places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Middletown?
Most reports come in August, May, June. August alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Middletown?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 24, 2020 near 1.65 E Fogelmarks Corners. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Middletown?
The most recent report in this data is from June 2, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Middletown had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was June 2, 2023.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.