Hartford County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Hartford County, Connecticut recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 2 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 18 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 16 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 6, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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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 6, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Tree downed on powerline wires on route 140 west of Main Street. (BOX)”
“Off-duty NWS employee reported a downed tree in vicinity of elm st in Manchester. Time estimated by radar. (BOX)”
- Wind 60 mph 2 E Berlin SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 S Enfield SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW Manchester SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 E Simsbury SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SSE New Britain SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WNW Southington SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"
“In Bristol... golf ball sized hail fell. (BOX)”
“In Burlington... CT... trees and wires down on Route 4. Relayed via Amateur Radio. (BOX)”
- Hail 1.75" Bristol SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Burlington SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"
“In New Britain... golf ball sized hail was reported. Relayed via Amateur Radio. (BOX)”
“In Bristol... multiple power lines down across town. Relayed via Amateur Radio. (BOX)”
- Hail 1.75" New Britain SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Bristol SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Southington SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down on wires near hartford ave in wethersfield. (BOX)”
- Wind Unknown Wethersfield SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Wethersfield SPC verified report
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“In Burlington tree and wires reported down on Johnnycake mountain road. Relayed by amateur radio. (BOX)”
“In Burlington tree and wires reported down on Johnnycake mountain road. Relayed by amateur radio. (BOX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 SW Burlington SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WSW Burlington SPC verified report
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down at intersection of Day Hill Rd and Old Iron Ore rd in Windsor. Relayed by amateur radio. (BOX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Windsor SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern, and western Massachusetts. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern, and western Massachusetts. WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Hartford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Hartford County NWS severe weather mention
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Hartford County, CT?
The most recent recorded event was on Aug 6, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 18 severe weather events in Hartford County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Hartford County recently?
Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1.75" recorded.
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