Hail history for Middlebury, Vermont
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Middlebury since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Middlebury
- Last hail
- Jun 20, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 12, 1966
21 reports on 16 days since 1965 · #3 of 11 Vermont places
Hail map · Middlebury
- 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 Middlebury
The latest hail report in and around Middlebury is from June 20, 2024, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on June 20, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Middlebury logged 10 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Vermont town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #3 of 11 Vermont cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Middlebury accounts for 20% of the 104 reports filed in Addison County.
5% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on July 12, 1966.
Reports were down 89% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2012, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (43% of reports); 43% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Middlebury 0.5
- Addison County 3.5
- Median Vermont town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Middlebury 6
- Addison County 36
- Median Vermont town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Middlebury 5%
- Addison County 2%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1966 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Addison | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 1979 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Addison | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 1976 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Addison | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Weybridge | Addison | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 1986 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Addison | 09:00 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 8 40%
- 1–2 in 11 55%
- 2 in + 1 5%
- No size 1
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.7 NNW Middlebury Arpt | Addison | — | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.85 SE Cornwall | Addison | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Weybridge | Addison | — | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Middlebury | Addison | — | 13:44 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 SE Cornwall | Addison | — | 13:32 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 W Ripton | Addison | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SE Middlebury | Addison | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.21 SW East Middlebury | Addison | — | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 SE Middlebury | Addison | — | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Middlebury | Addison | — | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2005 | — | Middlebury | Addison | $1K | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 1997 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Middlebury | Addison | $10K | 12:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Middlebury
- Bristol 15 km · 12
- Waitsfield 32 km · 13
- Rutland 47 km · 22
- South Burlington 48 km · 15
- Essex Junction 54 km · 22
- Burlington 54 km · 15
Questions about hail in Middlebury
How often does it hail in Middlebury, Vermont?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Middlebury since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #3 of 11 Vermont places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Middlebury?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Middlebury?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 12, 1966. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Middlebury?
The most recent report in this data is from June 20, 2024 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Middlebury 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 20, 2024.
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.