Hail history for Storrs, Connecticut
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Storrs since 1969, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Storrs
- Last hail
- Sep 8, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.13 in
- quarter · Jun 20, 1969
12 reports on 11 days since 1969 · #11 of 14 Connecticut places
Hail map · Storrs
- 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 Storrs
The latest hail report in and around Storrs is from September 8, 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 September 8, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Storrs logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Connecticut town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #11 of 14 Connecticut cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Storrs accounts for 20% of the 61 reports filed in Tolland 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 1.13 in (quarter) on June 20, 1969.
Reports were up 50% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2019, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (42% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Storrs 0.5
- Tolland County 1.9
- Median Connecticut town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Storrs 9
- Tolland County 24
- Median Connecticut town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Storrs 0%
- Tolland County 3%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 1969 | 1.13 inquarter | — | Tolland | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Storrs | Tolland | 12:13 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.69 ESE West Willington | Tolland | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Storrs | Tolland | 12:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.69 ESE West Willington | Tolland | 13:36 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 50%
- 1–2 in 6 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Storrs | Tolland | 12:13 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.69 ESE West Willington | Tolland | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Storrs | Tolland | 12:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.69 ESE West Willington | Tolland | 13:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | Mansfield | Tolland | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 NW Storrs | Tolland | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Mansfield | Tolland | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Mansfield | Tolland | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.69 ESE West Willington | Tolland | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Mansfield | Tolland | 20:48 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | South Willington | Tolland | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1969 | 1.13 inquarter | — | Tolland | 18:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Storrs
- Manchester 23 km · 15
- South Woodstock 28 km · 13
- Southwood Acres 31 km · 13
- Norwich 32 km · 16
- West Hartford 42 km · 19
- Middletown 44 km · 11
- New Britain 47 km · 16
- Bristol 59 km · 15
Questions about hail in Storrs
How often does it hail in Storrs, Connecticut?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Storrs since 1969. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #11 of 14 Connecticut places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Storrs?
Most reports come in June, July, September. June alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Storrs?
1.13 in (quarter size) on June 20, 1969. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Storrs?
The most recent report in this data is from September 8, 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 Storrs 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 September 8, 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.