Hail history for South Burlington, Vermont
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of South Burlington since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · South Burlington
- Last hail
- May 17, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.00 in
- quarter · May 17, 2025
15 reports on 13 days since 1997 · #6 of 11 Vermont places
Hail map · South 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 South Burlington
The latest hail report in and around South Burlington is from May 17, 2025, 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 May 17, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, South Burlington logged 11 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Vermont town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #6 of 11 Vermont cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. South 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 1.00 in (quarter) on May 17, 2025 near 1.78 NW Rhode Is Corners.
Reports were down 63% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2008, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (40% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- South Burlington 0.6
- Chittenden County 5.2
- Median Vermont town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- South Burlington 10
- Chittenden County 37
- Median Vermont town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- South 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.78 NW Rhode Is Corners | Chittenden | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 NW Williston | Chittenden | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.2 NW Williston | Chittenden | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 NNW Williston | Chittenden | 13:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | South Burlington | Chittenden | 11:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 67%
- 1–2 in 5 33%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.78 NW Rhode Is Corners | Chittenden | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 1.7 SW Williston | Chittenden | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.7 NW Williston | Chittenden | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 NW Williston | Chittenden | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.2 NW Williston | Chittenden | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.63 WSW (Btv)burlington Arpt | Chittenden | 05:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | South Burlington | Chittenden | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 NNW Williston | Chittenden | 13:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.66 NNW Williston | Chittenden | 13:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | (Btv)burlington Arpt | Chittenden | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | South Burlington | Chittenden | 11:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | (Btv)burlington Arpt | Chittenden | 14:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near South Burlington
- Essex Junction 8 km · 22
- Burlington 8 km · 15
- Milton 22 km · 12
- Bristol 34 km · 12
- Waitsfield 39 km · 13
- Middlebury 48 km · 21
Questions about hail in South Burlington
How often does it hail in South Burlington, Vermont?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of South Burlington since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #6 of 11 Vermont places by number of reports.
When is hail season in South Burlington?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in South Burlington?
1.00 in (quarter size) on May 17, 2025 near 1.78 NW Rhode Is Corners. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in South Burlington?
The most recent report in this data is from May 17, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has South 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 May 17, 2025.
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.