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Hail history for Chittenden County, VT
Chittenden County has 136 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 76 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.3″ (tea cup) on July 16, 2009.
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.
When it hails in Chittenden County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Chittenden County's peak: July.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Chittenden County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
Golf ball size hail reported as well as other numerous reports of 1 inch or greater hail in Charlotte.
· 3.3″ (tea cup)
Several golf ball and larger hail, including a hail stone that measured 3.25 inches in diameter measured by NWS employee. Large hail with reported damage to vehicles, lawn furniture, siding, windows, gardens and crops throughout the Westford vicinity, including local farms, landscaping businesses and apple orchard.
· 2.5″ (tennis ball)
Numerous large hail of golf ball to tennis ball size and possibly larger lasting for 3 to 5 minutes. Damage to house windows, vehicles and crops at Down To Earth Landscaping. In addition, at least 40 farm animals (combined chicken and geese) as well as a pig were killed due to fallen hail stones.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 36 | 74 | 7 |
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 Chittenden County
Has it ever hailed in Chittenden County?
Yes — 136 hail events have been recorded for Chittenden County, VT in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 76 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Chittenden County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Chittenden County, VT is May 17, 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 Chittenden County?
3.3″ (tea cup), recorded on July 16, 2009. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. 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 Vermont hail history
- Addison County 104
- Rutland County 90
- Franklin County 71
- Caledonia County 64
- Washington County 64
- Windsor County 63
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.