Hail history for Essex Junction, Vermont
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Essex Junction since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Essex Junction
- Last hail
- Jul 1, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 31, 1980
22 reports on 15 days since 1973 · #1 of 11 Vermont places
Hail map · Essex Junction
- 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 Essex Junction
The latest hail report in and around Essex Junction is from July 1, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 1, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Essex Junction logged 14 reports on 8 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 #1 of 11 Vermont cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Essex Junction accounts for 16% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 31, 1980.
Reports were down 92% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2012, with 8 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in July (59% of reports); 32% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Essex Junction 0.7
- Chittenden County 5.2
- Median Vermont town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Essex Junction 8
- Chittenden County 37
- Median Vermont town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Essex Junction 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Chittenden | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 1973 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Chittenden | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.63 ENE Essex Jct | Chittenden | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 1983 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Chittenden | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SW Essex Center | Chittenden | 18:20 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 9 41%
- 1–2 in 13 59%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SW Essex Center | Chittenden | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | Colchester | Chittenden | 11:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Colchester | Chittenden | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 SW Essex Center | Chittenden | 20:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 NE Essex Jct | Chittenden | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | North Williston | Chittenden | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.63 ENE Essex Jct | Chittenden | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Colchester | Chittenden | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Colchester | Chittenden | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Colchester | Chittenden | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Colchester | Chittenden | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Colchester | Chittenden | 15:26 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Essex Junction
- South Burlington 8 km · 15
- Burlington 10 km · 15
- Milton 16 km · 12
- Bristol 39 km · 12
- Waitsfield 41 km · 13
- Middlebury 54 km · 21
Questions about hail in Essex Junction
How often does it hail in Essex Junction, Vermont?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Essex Junction since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #1 of 11 Vermont places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Essex Junction?
Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 59% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Essex Junction?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 31, 1980. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Essex Junction?
The most recent report in this data is from July 1, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Essex Junction had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was July 1, 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.