Fairfield County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 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 89 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 56 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Fairfield County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
See the specifics — free →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.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
- Hail 0.25" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports · 5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.88" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 4 SSW Greenwich SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Westport SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 ENE Danbury SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 S New Canaan SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Numerous trees down on wires resulting in power outages across Ridgefield. (OKX)”
“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)”
- Wind Unknown 1 N Ridgefield SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 ENE New Fairfield SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 WNW New Fairfield SPC verified report
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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Hail 0.25" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 11, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"
“Multiple videos show quarter-sized hail falling in Sherman. (OKX)”
“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...”
- Hail 1" Sherman SPC verified report
- Hail 0.25" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 ENE Bethel SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 N Sherman SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NE Fairfield SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Wires down with power outages per Eversource. Time estimated by radar. (OKX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 E New Fairfield SPC verified report
Friday, June 5, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Picture of large tree down in yard. (OKX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NE Old Greenwich SPC verified report
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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.5" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
- Wind 50 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“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.”
“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...”
- Hail 0.5" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“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...”
“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...”
- Wind 55 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
15 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
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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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 60 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, December 19, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 W Stamford SPC verified report
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, October 31, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Isolated gusts of 45 to 50 mph are possible. WHERE...Southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. WHEN...From noon today to midnight EDT tonight. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around Halloween decorations and other unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Isolated gusts of 45 to 50 mph are possible. WHERE...Southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. WHEN...From noon today to midnight EDT tonight. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around Halloween decorations and other unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, October 30, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 255 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers over Ridgefield, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Bergenfield and Harlem around 300 PM EDT. Yonkers around 305 PM EDT. Bronxville around 310 PM EDT. Dobbs Ferry around 315 PM EDT.”
- Wind 50 mph Fairfield County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Fairfield County, CT?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 89 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.