New Haven County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in New Haven County, Connecticut? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 65 severe weather events in the last 180 days — 40 high-wind reports with gusts up to 103 mph, plus 25 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in New Haven County
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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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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.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 103 mph
“Mesonet site XLTH at Lighthouse Point measured a 103 mph wind gust. (OKX)”
“Down trees and utility poles have closed Marsh Hill Road between Salemme Lane and Executive Boulevard. (OKX)”
- Wind 103 mph 1 SSW New Haven Airport SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNW Woodmont SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SW New Haven Airport SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SSW Orange SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 720 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Woodbridge, or near Shelton, 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...”
“At 720 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Woodbridge, or near Shelton, 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...”
- Hail 0.5" New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 N North Haven SPC verified report
Friday, August 7, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“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...”
- Hail 0.5" New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.5" New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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.”
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 NNW North Madison SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Road closed from tree down on wires. (OKX)”
- Wind Unknown 3 WNW Wallingford SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WNW Ansonia SPC verified report
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
3 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 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...”
- Hail 0.25" New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“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.”
“Tree limbs down causing a power outage near Kramer Ave. (OKX)”
- Hail 0.5" New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 ESE Waterbury SPC verified report
Thursday, June 11, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 441 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Durham to Hamden to Derby to near Southbury. 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 441 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Durham to Hamden to Derby to near Southbury. 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...”
- Hail 0.25" New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 WNW Ansonia SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 ESE Waterbury SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 N Oxford SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W Seymour SPC verified report
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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.”
- Hail 0.25" New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.5" New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1015 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Weston, or 8 miles northeast of New Canaan, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 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" New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“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...”
“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 New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph New Haven 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...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.”
- Wind 60 mph New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph New Haven County NWS severe weather mention
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in New Haven County, CT?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 65 severe weather events in New Haven 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 New Haven County recently?
Yes — 25 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.5" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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