Hartford 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 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 27 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 25 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in October 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Hartford County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Hartford County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Hartford 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.
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
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 50 mph. WHERE...In Connecticut, Hartford CT, Tolland CT, and Windham CT Counties. In Massachusetts, Northern Worcester MA, Northern Middlesex MA, and Eastern Hampden MA Counties. WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Hartford County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, September 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...In Connecticut, Hartford CT, Tolland CT, and Windham CT Counties. In Massachusetts, Northern Worcester MA, Northern Middlesex MA, and Eastern Hampden MA Counties. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Hartford County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, August 7, 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
5 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... golf ball sized hail fell. (BOX)”
- Hail 1.75" New Britain SPC verified report
- Hail 1.75" Bristol SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Burlington 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 WSW Burlington SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SW Burlington SPC verified report
Thursday, April 16, 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
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern, and western Massachusetts. WHEN...From 2 PM Monday 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 50 mph Hartford County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, December 19, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Wind shifting to west 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 50 mph tonight. WHERE...Northern Connecticut, interior Massachusetts and portions of northern and western Rhode Island. WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Hartford County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph in the morning. A few gusts to 60 mph possible across southern Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts. WHERE...Most of southern New England. WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern Rhode Island. WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Hartford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Hartford County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Winds with gusts up to 40-50 mph expected Friday morning and again Friday night. A few gusts to 60 mph possible Friday night near the Berkshires and Worcester Hills. WHERE...Most of southern New England. WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Hartford County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 4, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“An arctic cold front will cross the region from northwest to southeast roughly between 2 and 7 pm this evening. This front may be accompanied by very brief northwest wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph. In addition...a brief localized snow squall or two is possible mainly across western, central and northeast Massachusetts.”
- Wind 55 mph Hartford County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Hartford County, CT?
The most recent recorded event was in October 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 27 severe weather events in Hartford 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 Hartford County recently?
Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" 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 Hartford 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.