Hail history for Vermont
841 NOAA hail reports across 14 counties and 11 cities and towns since 1955, updated to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Vermont
- Last hail
- Aug 13, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 24
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 54 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.30 in
- teacup · Jul 16, 2009
841 reports on 272 days since 1955 · #42 of 51 states
Hail map · Vermont
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Counties shaded by all-time hail reports. Select a county for its page.
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What the record says about Vermont
The latest hail report in Vermont is from August 13, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 24 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 16, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Vermont logged 566 reports on 122 hail days, about 28.3 reports a year. That is 16% of the median US state (173.9 a year) and ranks #42 of 51 states and DC for all-time reports.
3% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median US state. The largest hail on record here is 3.30 in (teacup) on July 16, 2009 near 1.05 WNW Westford.
Reports were down 81% in 2016–2025 (92) compared with 2006–2015 (474). The busiest year was 2011, with 127 reports on 13 days. Hail here peaks in July (35% of reports); 48% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Vermont 28.3
- Median US state 173.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- Vermont 122
- Median US state 561
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Vermont 3%
- Median US state 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | ||||||||
| 2025 | 7 | 5 | 12 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 14 | ||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 14 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 26 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | View |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 3 | 1.00 in | View |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 17, 2025 | 7 | 1.75 in | — |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 21, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 6 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 9 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 21, 2022 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2009 | 3.30 inteacup | 1.05 WNW Westford | Chittenden | $50K | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 3.25 inteacup | 0.51 E Shaftsbury | Bennington | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 1968 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Chittenden | — | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2007 | 2.75 inbaseball | Duxbury | Washington | $20K | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.98 W Moretown | Washington | $10K | 17:50 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 331 40%
- 1–2 in 470 57%
- 2 in + 22 3%
- No size 18
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 E Fair Haven | Rutland | — | 18:50 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | Chittenden | Rutland | — | 22:42 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Chittenden | Rutland | — | 22:42 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 ESE Rochester | Windsor | — | 22:30 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SW Essex Center | Chittenden | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 0.5 E Rochester | Windsor | — | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 W West Topsham | Orange | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.2 SSE Williamstown | Orange | $50K | 20:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Orleans | Orleans | — | 13:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 SSW East Berkshire | Franklin | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Cuttingsville | Rutland | — | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Danby | Rutland | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns with the most hail reports
- Essex Junction 22
- Rutland 22
- Middlebury 21
- St. Johnsbury 19
- Burlington 15
- South Burlington 15
- Bennington 13
- Waitsfield 13
- Bristol 12
- Milton 12
- Newport 10
Recent storm days in Vermont
- Aug 13, 2026 22 US reports
- Aug 12, 2026 50 US reports
How Vermont compares
Hail reports by county
| County | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County | 137 | 3.30 in |
| Addison County | 104 | 2.00 in |
| Rutland County | 93 | 2.50 in |
| Franklin County | 71 | 2.50 in |
| Windsor County | 65 | 1.75 in |
| Washington County | 64 | 2.75 in |
| Caledonia County | 64 | 1.75 in |
| Bennington County | 55 | 3.25 in |
| Orleans County | 51 | 2.00 in |
| Orange County | 37 | 2.00 in |
| Windham County | 34 | 2.00 in |
| Lamoille County | 31 | 1.75 in |
| Grand Isle County | 18 | 1.75 in |
| Essex County | 13 | 1.75 in |
Questions about hail in Vermont
How often does it hail in Vermont?
841 hail reports have been logged in Vermont since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 28.3 reports a year. That ranks #42 of 51 states by number of reports.
When is hail season in Vermont?
Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Vermont?
3.30 in (teacup size) on July 16, 2009 near 1.05 WNW Westford. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Vermont?
The most recent report in this data is from August 13, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Vermont had in the last five years?
24 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 54 reports. The most recent was August 13, 2026.
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.