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View the free hail map with reports for Hartford, CT from May 8, 2024. This event is marked as Complete, with a Heavy storm impact level and a High Event Inspection Score.

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May 8, 2024
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The Hartford, CT hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 13 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 8, 2024 event.

Region: Hartford, CT
May 8, 2024 Hail swath map preview for Hartford, CT on May 8, 2024
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Max Hail
1.50"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
13
Largest report: 1.75"
Public Wind Reports
0
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Impact Area and Population for the Hartford, CT Hail Map

The May 8, 2024 hail swath map for Hartford, CT covers approximately 782 square miles and includes an estimated 194,615 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 347 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 86,502 people.

Mapped Impact Area
782 sq mi
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Population Inside Footprint
194,615
Highest population band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"287 sq mi81,062
0.50-0.75"347 sq mi86,502
0.75-1.00"116 sq mi18,442
1.00-1.25"12 sq mi1,122
1.25-1.50"15 sq mi1,909
1.50-1.75"5 sq mi5,578

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Hartford, CT Hail Swath Map

Inside the May 8, 2024 hail swath map area for Hartford, CT, HailGeeks estimates 70,473 single-family homes, 5,879 townhomes, and 42,657 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 30,926 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
70,473
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Townhomes
5,879
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Multifamily Properties
42,657
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"28,7352,61915,883
0.50-0.75"30,9262,66220,943
0.75-1.00"8,1043213,368
1.00-1.25"5951654
1.25-1.50"78441322
1.50-1.75"1,3292202,087

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Hartford, CT Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 36 cities near Hartford, CT. Putnam, CT had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 1,402 single-family homes exposed.

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Hartford, CT Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the May 8, 2024 Hartford, CT hail map spans 62 ZIP codes. ZIP 06260 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,636.

06260Putnam, CT
2K homes in the hail path
06277Mechanicsville, CT
523 homes in the hail path
06281South Woodstock, CT
2K homes in the hail path
06234East Brooklyn, CT
2K homes in the hail path
06259CT
897 homes in the hail path
06282Lake Bungee, CT
453 homes in the hail path
06239Danielson, CT
3K homes in the hail path
06238Coventry Lake, CT
3K homes in the hail path
01550Southbridge Town, MA
3K homes in the hail path
01566Sturbridge, MA
2K homes in the hail path
01521Holland, MA
1K homes in the hail path
06241Dayville, CT
1K homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 62 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the May 8, 2024 hail map for Hartford, CT currently list 13 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
May 8, 2024
2:30 PM CT
1.00 in 1 SSE Russell MA

Time estimated by radar. Hailstones covering ground along Rte 23.

May 8, 2024
2:38 PM CT
1.00 in 3 SE Blandford MA

Time estimated from radar.

May 8, 2024
3:12 PM CT
1.00 in 1 SE Hubbardston MA

Relayed by Amateur Radio.

May 8, 2024
3:15 PM CT
1.00 in 3 W Springfield MA

Corrects previous hail report from 3 W Springfield. torrential rainfall and hail up to quarter size reported near I-291 in Springfield.

May 8, 2024
3:26 PM CT
1.00 in 1 E Fiskdale MA

Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

May 8, 2024
3:34 PM CT
1.00 in 1 NE Southbridge MA

Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

May 8, 2024
3:44 PM CT
1.75 in Putnam CT

Time estimated by radar.

May 8, 2024
3:52 PM CT
1.50 in Pomfret CT

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 8, 2024
5:42 PM CT
1.50 in 4 SSE Pomfret CT

Time estimated from radar.

May 8, 2024
5:45 PM CT
1.00 in 1 SW Killingly CT

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 8, 2024
5:48 PM CT
1.00 in 1 NNE Danielson CT

Time estimated from radar.

May 8, 2024
6:14 PM CT
1.00 in Hampton CT

Time estimated from radar.

May 8, 2024
6:49 PM CT
1.25 in West Warwick RI

Time estimated from radar.

Showing 13 public hail reports

This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 8, 2024 Hartford, CT storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.

Related Hail Maps

Related Hail Maps in the Hartford, CT Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Hartford, CT region as the May 8, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 4, 2023 through Sep 9, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from Sep 9, 2023.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Hartford, CT

Not sure whether the May 8, 2024 Hartford, CT hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Hartford, CT region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.

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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 8, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Hartford, CT region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the May 8, 2024 Hartford, CT hail event.

How big was the hail in Hartford, CT on May 8, 2024?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.50" in the Hartford, CT area on May 8, 2024.
How accurate is this Hartford, CT hail map?
This hail map is based on mapped hail estimates, with public storm report context shown where available. It helps show where stronger hail may have occurred during the May 8, 2024 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of High mean?
For this Hartford, CT event, the Event Inspection Score is High. The score reflects how strong the hail-history signal is and whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense. A higher score means a stronger signal, not confirmed damage.
How many people were in the Hartford, CT hail area?
An estimated 194,615 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 782 square miles. This is an estimate of residents inside the storm area, not a count of people who reported damage.
How many storm reports came from this event?
For the May 8, 2024 Hartford, CT event, public storm report tables currently list 13 hail reports, 0 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Hartford, CT hail map for my business or content?
Yes. This hail map is free to use and share for marketing, print, blogs, content, research, and similar uses as long as attribution is included with a link back to this page. Use the Share button on the map to copy a ready-made credit line. Use is also subject to our Terms of Use.
How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 29, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Hartford, CT area — what should I do?
If your address falls inside a mapped hail band from the May 8, 2024 storm event, check a free Hail Report by Address for an address-level first look. You can also ask a qualified local pro whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense.
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