Orleans County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Orleans County, Vermont? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 16 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 10 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph, plus 6 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.
Orleans County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Orleans County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Orleans 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.
See the specifics — free →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.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 418 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Richford, or 20 miles west of Newport City, moving southeast at 30 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“Tree down along VT 105 in the area of Vincent Road. (BTV)”
- Hail 0.25" Orleans County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW North Troy SPC verified report
Sunday, August 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree reported down on Searles Rd in Troy... Vermont. (BTV)”
- Wind Unknown 2 W Newport Center SPC verified report
Thursday, July 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1137 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles northwest of Pittsburg to 12 miles north of Derby Line Village to 16 miles north of Berkshire. Movement was southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
“At 1249 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Enosburg to near Ellenburg. Movement was southeast at 30 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 vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Orleans County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Orleans County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 418 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over St. Albans City, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Waterville, Eden, Bakersfield, Montgomery Center, Johnson, Montgomery, St.”
- Hail 0.5" Orleans County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 404 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Berkshire, moving south 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 vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Orleans County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 848 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Danville to near Groton to near Starksboro to near Hague. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Outflow driven wind gusts up to 50 mph and embedded hail up to a half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Hail 0.5" Orleans County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern New York and northern Vermont. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down resulting in isolated to scattered power outages.”
- Wind 55 mph Orleans County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In New York, Western Essex County. In Vermont, Orleans and Lamoille Counties. WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 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 Orleans County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1241 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Montgomery, moving east at 50 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 Orleans County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest to west winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern New York and central, northeast, northwest, and southern Vermont. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and isolated power outages could occur.”
- Wind 50 mph Orleans County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern New York and Vermont. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and isolated power outages could occur.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern New York and Vermont. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Orleans County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Orleans 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 central, northern, and southern Vermont. WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Orleans County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Orleans County, VT?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 16 severe weather events in Orleans 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 Orleans County recently?
Yes — 6 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.5" 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 Orleans 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.