Hail history for Litchfield County, CT

Litchfield County has 164 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 87 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on May 15, 2018.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 164 since 1962

1″ or larger 87 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · May 15, 2018

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Litchfield County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Litchfield County's peak: June.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 164 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 6, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 26, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
June 26, 2023	0.75″	Penny
April 21, 2021	0.88″	Nickel
April 21, 2021	0.75″	Penny
August 27, 2020	0.75″	Penny
December 30, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 15, 2018	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Litchfield County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

September 6, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail was estimated to be at least 1 inch in diameter near Bantam.

May 15, 2018 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball-sized hail was covering the ground near Barkhamsted.

May 21, 2013 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public reported golf ball size hail from a thunderstorm in Lakeville.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	5	2	23	66	59	6

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Litchfield County

Has it ever hailed in Litchfield County?

Yes — 164 hail events have been recorded for Litchfield County, CT in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 87 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Litchfield County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Litchfield County, CT is September 6, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Litchfield County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on May 15, 2018. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Connecticut hail history

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.