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Fairfield County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026

Has it hailed in Fairfield County, Connecticut recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 33 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 92 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 59 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 26, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Fairfield County, Connecticut showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Fairfield County, Connecticut. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Fairfield County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Fairfield County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

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Events (12 mo)
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Hail
59
Wind
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Tornado
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Max hail
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Max wind (mph)
Sep 26, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Mar 17, 2026 wind event near Fairfield County, Fairfield County, Connecticut, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Mar 17, 2026 wind event (55 mph) near Fairfield County. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Saturday, September 26, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Middlesex, Southern Fairfield, and Southern New Haven Counties. In New York, Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Northern Queens, Richmond (Staten Island), Southern Queens, and Southern Westchester Counties. WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...All of New York City and Long Island in southeast New York, and coastal and southeast Connecticut. WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Friday, September 25, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York. WHEN...From 2 PM Friday to 6 AM EDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

“WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York. WHEN...From 2 PM Friday to 6 AM EDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Thursday, September 24, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York. WHEN...From 2 PM Friday to 6 AM EDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Thursday, August 27, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 27, 2026 storm activity in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Quarter-sized hail observed on Granville Ave. (OKX)”

SPC verified report · 1 E Danbury

“At 218 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Mount Kisco, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Friday, August 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, August 14, 2026 storm activity in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 625 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bethel, or near Danbury, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

“At 625 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bethel, or near Danbury, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Thursday, August 13, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 13, 2026 storm activity in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1244 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Seymour to Wilton. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

“At 1244 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Seymour to Wilton. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Saturday, August 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 349 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mahopac, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Friday, August 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 626 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lake Carmel to near Brewster to near Danbury. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

“At 611 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Monsey to Oradell to Midtown Manhattan to The Verrazano Narrows Bridge to Keansburg to Holmdel. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports · 5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 21, 2026 storm activity in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1030 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mahopac to near Peekskill to near Haverstraw. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

“At 400 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Norwood to Brooklyn Heights. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports

“Numerous trees down on wires resulting in power outages across Ridgefield. (OKX)”

SPC verified report · 1 N Ridgefield

“Significant damage at Candlewood docks near Brookfield CT. Picture of dock turned over on land. Spotter also reported other docks being all over the place. (OKX)”

SPC verified report · 1 ENE New Fairfield

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 418 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Monroe to Middletown. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

“At 340 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Kent, or 7 miles north of New Milford, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Friday, June 12, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 540 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Plattekill to Goshen to Vernon Valley to near Highland Lake. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

“At 540 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Plattekill to Goshen to Vernon Valley to near Highland Lake. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Thursday, June 11, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 11, 2026 storm activity in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Multiple videos show quarter-sized hail falling in Sherman. (OKX)”

SPC verified report · Sherman

“At 1126 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Dobbs Ferry to Fort Lee to Midtown Manhattan. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Saturday, June 6, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“Wires down with power outages per Eversource. Time estimated by radar. (OKX)”

SPC verified report · 1 E New Fairfield

“Picture of large tree down in yard. (OKX)”

SPC verified report · 2 NE Old Greenwich

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 519 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Yorktown Heights to Upper Nyack to near Pearl River. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

“At 519 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Yorktown Heights to Upper Nyack to near Pearl River. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 458 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Southbury, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

“At 435 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Brookfield, or near Danbury, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Thursday, April 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 120 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Hopewell Junction to Fahnestock State Park to near Harriman. Movement was northeast at 75 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 15, 2026 storm activity in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 958 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Pawling, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Sherman.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

“At 925 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Lake Carmel, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, March 17, 2026 storm activity in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1250 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Brewster to near Harrison to near Oyster Bay to 21 miles south of Jones Beach. Movement was northeast at 65 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

“At 1250 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Brewster to near Harrison to near Oyster Bay to 21 miles south of Jones Beach. Movement was northeast at 65 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Monday, March 16, 2026

15 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph, shifting west late tonight. Isolated gusts to 60 mph possible. WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Fairfield, Northern Middlesex, Northern New Haven, and Northern New London Counties. In New Jersey, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Union, and Hudson Counties. In New York, New York (Manhattan) and Richmond (Staten Island) Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph, shifting west late tonight. Isolated gusts to 60 mph possible. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 1 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Wind Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Tuesday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Isolated gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 4 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Isolated gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 4 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Monday, February 23, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“Bands of Heavy Snow Across the Area this Morning Several bands of very heavy snow will likely persist through mid- morning across the area with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour, possibly locally higher. This combined with northerly wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph will produce blizzard conditions, making travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

“Bands of Heavy Snow Across the Area this Morning Several bands of very heavy snow will likely persist through mid- morning across the area with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour, possibly locally higher. This combined with northerly wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph will produce blizzard conditions, making travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Saturday, February 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 15 and 20 inches, highest amounts across Long Island. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph with isolated gusts up to 60 mph. Gusts on the east end of Long Island could reach 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York. WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Friday, December 19, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, December 19, 2025 storm activity in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Isolated wind gusts of 60 mph are possible through early this evening. WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Isolated wind gusts of 60 mph are possible through early this evening. WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Thursday, November 6, 2025

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph. Localized higher gusts up to 60 mph possible. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 AM EST this morning.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph. Localized higher gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. WHEN...Until 8 AM EST this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Fairfield County, CT?

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 26, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 92 severe weather events in Fairfield County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Fairfield County recently?

Yes — 33 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Fairfield County?

Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.

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