Hail History

Hail history for Waitsfield, Vermont

NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waitsfield since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.

Readout · Waitsfield

Last hail
Jul 23, 2012
1.00 in, quarter size
Hail days, last 5 years
0
since Nov 5, 2021 · 0 reports
Largest ever
1.75 in
golf ball · Jul 23, 2012

13 reports on 7 days since 1997 · #8 of 11 Vermont places

Hail map · Waitsfield

Waitsfield Bristol Essex Junction 10 mi
  • Under 1 in
  • 1–1.75 in
  • 1.75–2.5 in
  • 2.5–4 in
  • 4 in +
  • No size
13 most recent reports with a location; Washington County is shaded. Open street map

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What the record says about Waitsfield

The latest hail report in and around Waitsfield is from July 23, 2012, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 5, 2021.

Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Waitsfield logged 10 reports on 5 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 #8 of 11 Vermont cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Waitsfield accounts for 20% of the 64 reports filed in Washington 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 July 23, 2012 near Waitsfield.

Reports were down 100% in 2016–2025 (0) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (69% of reports); 31% fall between April and June.

Reports a year 2006–2025 average

  • Waitsfield 0.5
  • Washington County 2.2
  • Median Vermont town on this site 0.6

Hail days 2006–2025

  • Waitsfield 5
  • Washington County 19
  • Median Vermont town on this site 6

Share 2 in or larger of sized reports

  • Waitsfield 0%
  • Washington County 5%
  • Median Vermont town on this site 0%

Hail over time

01234 1997: 1 reports, largest 1.25 in 1999: 2 reports, largest 1.50 in 2000 2005 2006: 1 reports, largest 1.00 in 2008: 1 reports, largest 1.00 in 2010: 2 reports, largest 1.00 in 2010 2011: 4 reports, largest 1.75 in 2012: 2 reports, largest 1.75 in 2015 2020 2025
Reports per year, 1997–2026. Bar colour shows the largest hail that year. Reporting grew sharply after the mid-1990s, so early decades undercount.
0369 Jan Feb Mar Apr May: 4 reports (31%) May Jun July: 9 reports (69%) Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
All 13 reports by calendar month.
Reports per month, 2017–2026. Darker cells had more reports.
YearJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 0
2017 0

Largest hail on record

Largest hail reports in Waitsfield
Date Size Location County Damage Time · source
Jul 23, 2012 1.75 ingolf ball Waitsfield Washington $5K 17:45 local · NCEI
May 26, 2011 1.75 ingolf ball 0.5 W Irasville Washington $5K 17:45 local · NCEI
Jul 22, 1999 1.50 inping pong ball Waitsfield Washington — 18:45 local · NCEI
Jul 7, 1997 1.25 inhalf dollar Waitsfield Washington $10K 13:20 local · NCEI
Jul 23, 2012 1.00 inquarter 2.07 S Irasville Washington — 18:00 local · NCEI

Size of every report

Most recent reports

Most recent hail reports in Waitsfield
Date Size Location County Damage Time · source
Jul 23, 2012 1.00 inquarter 2.07 S Irasville Washington — 18:00 local · NCEI
Jul 23, 2012 1.75 ingolf ball Waitsfield Washington $5K 17:45 local · NCEI
May 26, 2011 1.00 inquarter 0.69 N Irasville Washington $5K 19:20 local · NCEI
May 26, 2011 1.00 inquarter 1.47 SSW Irasville Washington — 17:50 local · NCEI
May 26, 2011 1.00 inquarter 0.69 N Irasville Washington $2K 17:50 local · NCEI
May 26, 2011 1.75 ingolf ball 0.5 W Irasville Washington $5K 17:45 local · NCEI
Jul 21, 2010 1.00 inquarter 1.95 WSW Irasville Washington — 15:30 local · NCEI
Jul 21, 2010 0.88 innickel 2.32 NW Warren Washington — 15:25 local · NCEI
Jul 18, 2008 1.00 inquarter 0.69 N Irasville Washington — 14:10 local · NCEI
Jul 1, 2006 1.00 inquarter Waitsfield Washington — 12:05 local · NCEI
Jul 22, 1999 1.50 inping pong ball Waitsfield Washington — 18:45 local · NCEI
Jul 22, 1999 1.00 inquarter North Fayston Washington — 18:30 local · NCEI

Hail history near Waitsfield

Questions about hail in Waitsfield

How often does it hail in Waitsfield, Vermont?

13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waitsfield since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #8 of 11 Vermont places by number of reports.

When is hail season in Waitsfield?

Most reports come in July, May. July alone accounts for 69% of all reports.

What is the largest hail recorded in Waitsfield?

1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 23, 2012 near Waitsfield. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.

When did it last hail in Waitsfield?

The most recent report in this data is from July 23, 2012 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.

How many hail storms has Waitsfield had in the last five years?

None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waitsfield since November 5, 2021. The last one was on July 23, 2012.

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.