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Middlesex County Storm Activity

Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in Middlesex County, Connecticut? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 81 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 62 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph, plus 19 hail reports with hail up to 0.5". 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.

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

81
Events (12 mo)
19
Hail
62
Wind
0
Tornado
0.5"
Max hail
60
Max wind (mph)
August 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Mar 17, 2026 wind event near Middlesex County, Middlesex County, Connecticut, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Mar 17, 2026 wind event (55 mph) near Middlesex 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.

Last 30 days in Middlesex County

Current NEXRAD radar over Middlesex County, Connecticut with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Middlesex County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
August 2026 1 storm day · 2 NWS warnings — hail to 0.25" Exact dates & locations in app →

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.

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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.

Friday, August 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, August 7, 2026 storm activity in Middlesex 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 817 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Thomaston to near Wallingford to near Guilford. 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Middlesex County

“At 817 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Thomaston to near Wallingford to near Guilford. 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Middlesex County

Friday, July 31, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 31, 2026 storm activity in Middlesex 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 318 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over North Madison, or near Durham, moving southeast at 15 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 · Middlesex County

“At 302 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Chester, moving southeast at 20 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 · Middlesex County

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 21, 2026 storm activity in Middlesex 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 207 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Branford, or 7 miles south of New Haven, moving northeast at 25 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 · Middlesex County

“At 207 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Branford, or 7 miles south of New Haven, moving northeast at 25 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 · Middlesex County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Middlesex 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 635 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Waterbury, moving east 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... Waterbury, Meriden, Middletown, Wallingford, Naugatuck, Wolcott, Durham, Cheshire, Cromwell, Portland, Prospect, and Middlefield.”

NWS severe weather mention · Middlesex County

“At 625 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Wallingford, moving southeast 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 · Middlesex County

Friday, July 3, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Numerous power outages from downed trees on wires. (OKX)”

SPC verified report · 3 WSW East Hampton

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — 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 · Middlesex County

Friday, June 12, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 12, 2026 storm activity in Middlesex 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 623 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Thomaston, or near Bristol, moving east at 20 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Waterbury and Wolcott around 630 PM.”

NWS severe weather mention · Middlesex County

“At 745 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Haddam, or near Chester, moving southeast at 10 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Chester and East Haddam around 750 PM EDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Middlesex County

Thursday, June 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 428 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near East Hampton, moving 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 · Middlesex County

“At 428 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near East Hampton, moving 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 · Middlesex County

Saturday, June 6, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“Power outages due to downed tree limbs. Time estimated by radar. (OKX)”

SPC verified report · 2 W Cromwell

“Tree limb down on roadway on Washington Street in Middletown CT. (OKX)”

SPC verified report · 1 WNW Middletown

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 712 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near East Lyme to Westbrook to 7 miles south of Guilford. Movement was 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Middlesex County

“At 712 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near East Lyme to Westbrook to 7 miles south of Guilford. Movement was 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Middlesex County

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, May 19, 2026 storm activity in Middlesex 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 613 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Hebron, or near Colchester, moving east at 40 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 along with lightning strikes. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Middlesex County

“At 537 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Wolcott, moving east at 35 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 · Middlesex County

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, March 17, 2026 storm activity in Middlesex 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 134 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Berlin to near North Branford to 10 miles northwest of Mattituck to 6 miles south of Westhampton. Movement was northeast at 60 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 · Middlesex County

“At 134 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Berlin to near North Branford to 10 miles northwest of Mattituck to 6 miles south of Westhampton. Movement was northeast at 60 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 · Middlesex County

Monday, March 16, 2026

17 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Middlesex County

“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 · Middlesex County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

3 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 · Middlesex 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 · Middlesex 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 · Middlesex 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 · Middlesex 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 · Middlesex County

Friday, December 19, 2025

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, December 19, 2025 storm activity in Middlesex 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 · Middlesex 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 · Middlesex County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

6 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Middlesex County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Middlesex County

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

3 NWS warnings — 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Middlesex County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Middlesex County

Thursday, December 4, 2025

3 NWS warnings — 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Middlesex County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Middlesex 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 · Middlesex County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 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 · Middlesex County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Middlesex County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Middlesex 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 Middlesex County, CT?

The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 81 severe weather events in Middlesex County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Has there been hail in Middlesex County recently?

Yes — 19 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.5" recorded.

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