Hail history for Burlington, Vermont
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Burlington since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Burlington
- Last hail
- Jul 21, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Jul 17, 2012
15 reports on 10 days since 2000 · #5 of 11 Vermont places
Hail map · Burlington
- 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 Burlington
The latest hail report in and around Burlington is from July 21, 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 July 21, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Burlington logged 14 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 27% more than the median Vermont town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #5 of 11 Vermont cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Burlington accounts for 11% of the 137 reports filed in Chittenden County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Vermont town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on July 17, 2012 near 1.7 NW Burlington.
Reports were down 83% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2012, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (67% of reports); 33% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Burlington 0.7
- Chittenden County 5.2
- Median Vermont town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Burlington 9
- Chittenden County 37
- Median Vermont town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Burlington 0%
- Chittenden County 3%
- Median Vermont 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.7 NW Burlington | Chittenden | 20:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 NE Burlington | Chittenden | 20:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.68 W Champlain Arpt | Chittenden | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.03 WNW Colchester | Chittenden | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.2 NW Winooski | Chittenden | 20:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 27%
- 1–2 in 11 73%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.68 W Champlain Arpt | Chittenden | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.03 WNW Colchester | Chittenden | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.47 NNE Burlington | Chittenden | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.2 NW Winooski | Chittenden | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.7 NW Burlington | Chittenden | 20:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 NE Burlington | Chittenden | 20:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.29 SSE Champlain Arpt | Chittenden | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.46 E Champlain Arpt | Chittenden | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.22 SW Winooski | Chittenden | 13:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 NNW Burlington | Chittenden | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.18 N Burlington | Chittenden | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 E Champlain Arpt | Chittenden | 15:28 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Burlington
- South Burlington 8 km · 15
- Essex Junction 10 km · 22
- Milton 18 km · 12
- Bristol 41 km · 12
- Waitsfield 47 km · 13
- Middlebury 54 km · 21
Questions about hail in Burlington
How often does it hail in Burlington, Vermont?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Burlington since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #5 of 11 Vermont places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Burlington?
Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 67% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Burlington?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on July 17, 2012 near 1.7 NW Burlington. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Burlington?
The most recent report in this data is from July 21, 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 Burlington 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 July 21, 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.