Hail history for Rutland, Vermont
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rutland since 1966, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rutland
- Last hail
- Aug 4, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 27, 2014
22 reports on 19 days since 1966 · #2 of 11 Vermont places
Hail map · Rutland
- 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 Rutland
The latest hail report in and around Rutland is from August 4, 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 August 4, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Rutland logged 15 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 36% more than the median Vermont town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #2 of 11 Vermont cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Rutland accounts for 24% of the 93 reports filed in Rutland 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 27, 2014 near 0.5 E Center Rutland.
Reports were down 93% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2014, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (32% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rutland 0.8
- Rutland County 3.4
- Median Vermont town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rutland 12
- Rutland County 35
- Median Vermont town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rutland 0%
- Rutland County 1%
- 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 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.5 E Center Rutland | Rutland | $75K | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Rutland | — | 09:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Rutland | — | 04:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 1975 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Rutland | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Rutland | Rutland | — | 17:30 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 11 50%
- 1–2 in 11 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Mendon | Rutland | — | 15:09 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Mendon | Rutland | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Rutland | Rutland | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.5 E Center Rutland | Rutland | $75K | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 WSW East Pittsford | Rutland | — | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 1.71 SE Rutland | Rutland | — | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Rutland | Rutland | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Rutland | Rutland | — | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.22 SW Mendon | Rutland | — | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Rutland | Rutland | — | 08:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 N North Clarendon | Rutland | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Mendon | Rutland | — | 14:02 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Rutland
- Middlebury 47 km · 21
- Bristol 59 km · 12
Questions about hail in Rutland
How often does it hail in Rutland, Vermont?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rutland since 1966. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #2 of 11 Vermont places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rutland?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rutland?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 27, 2014 near 0.5 E Center Rutland. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rutland?
The most recent report in this data is from August 4, 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 Rutland 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 August 4, 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.