Bennington 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 Bennington County, Vermont? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 15 severe weather events in the last 180 days — 10 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph, plus 5 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". 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 Bennington County
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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.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1252 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Fort Edward to Cambridge to near Hoosick Falls. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Bennington County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 18, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South to southwest winds shifting into the west 15 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The southern Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley, Lake George Saratoga Region, the Greater Capital Region, Helderbergs and northern Taconics in Eastern New York, and the southern Greens of Bennington and western Windham Counties in southern Vermont. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.”
“Trees and utility lines down on US Route 7 at Barbers Pond Road in Pownal. (ALY)”
- Wind 50 mph Bennington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Pownal SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Arlington SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Manchester SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 600 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hancock, or near Pittsfield, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“Delayed report of a very large tree that fell onto power lines and took down four utility poles on the 200 block of Depot Street in Bennington. Time estimated from rada (ALY)”
- Hail 0.75" Bennington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 E Old Bennington SPC verified report
Thursday, April 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1008 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms and strong outflow winds along a line extending from near Mt. Tabor to Pownal to near Chatham. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Outflow driven wind gusts 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 935 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hubbardton to near Delmar. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Outflow driven 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 Bennington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bennington County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...In Connecticut, Litchfield County. In Massachusetts, Berkshire County. In New York, Eastern Columbia, Eastern Dutchess, and Eastern Rensselaer Counties. In Vermont, Bennington and Windham Counties. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 55 mph Bennington County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Connecticut, Litchfield County. In Massachusetts, Berkshire County. In New York, Eastern Columbia, Eastern Dutchess, and Eastern Rensselaer Counties. In Vermont, Bennington and Windham Counties. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...West to southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Litchfield and Berkshire County in western New England. In New York, the Eastern Columbia, Eastern Dutchess, and Eastern Rensselaer Counties. In Vermont, Bennington and Western Windham Counties. WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Bennington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bennington County NWS severe weather mention
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Bennington County, VT?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 15 severe weather events in Bennington 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 Bennington County recently?
Yes — 5 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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