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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 06010

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 06010 from June 18, 1962 through August 8, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 06010 · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 8, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 06010

10 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
11:59 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 06010
Hartford County
Hail Report Description: In Plainville... Half Dollar sized hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Plainville, CT
1.75″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 06010
Hartford County
Hail Report Description: In Bristol... golf ball sized hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bristol, CT
3.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 06010
Hartford County
Hail Report Description: In Bristol... 3 inch hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bristol, CT
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2008
6:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 06010
Hartford County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Bristol, CT
0.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2007
1:51 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 06010
Hartford County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bristol, CT
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2006
4:55 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 06010
Hartford County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bristol, CT
0.75″ hail
May 23, 2004
5:21 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 06010
Hartford County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bristol, CT
1.50″ hail
May 23, 2004
3:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 06010
Hartford County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bristol, CT
0.75″ hail
Jul 9, 1997
3:03 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 06010
Hartford County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bristol, CT
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 1962
3:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 06010
Hartford County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, CT
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 06010

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UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
12:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 06010
Hartford County
Wind Report Description: Downed powerlines and large tree limbs on Highland St in Bristol. relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bristol, CT
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
12:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 06010
Hartford County
Wind Report Description: 3 utility poles snapped on Camp St in Bristol_ with a downed tree and powerlines as well. relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Plainville, CT
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 06010
Hartford County
Wind Report Description: In Bristol... multiple power lines down across town. Relayed via Amateur Radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bristol, CT
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
11:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 06010
Hartford County
Wind Report Description: In Bristol... power lines were reported down and on fire. Relayed via Amateur Radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bristol, CT
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
7:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 06010
Litchfield County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across both lanes of East Plymouth Road and Matthews Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Terryville, CT
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2024
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 06010
Hartford County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Root Ave. Relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Plainville, CT
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2024
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 06010
Hartford County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on southbound rt 229. Tree also downed on washington st.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Plainville, CT
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2022
6:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 06010
New Haven County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON HOUSE ON AVERYLL AVENUE IN WOLCOTT CT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Wolcott, CT
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2021
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 06010
Hartford County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN ON STURBRIDGE COURT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bristol, CT
UNK mph
Nov 16, 2020
1:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 06010
Hartford County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON BIRCH STREET
NWS Wind Report Location: Bristol, CT
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2016
4:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 06010
Hartford County
Wind Report Description: WIRES DOWN ON JAMES P CASEY ROAD AT LAWRENCE LANE
NWS Wind Report Location: Bristol, CT
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2016
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 06010
Hartford County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON WOODLAND STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bristol, CT
58 mph
Jul 21, 2010
3:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 06010
Hartford County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were downed throughout Plainville by straight line winds. Many of these were downed on Northwest Drive, another onto a car on Cooke Street, and another into a condo unit.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Forestville, CT
58 mph
Jun 26, 2009
4:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 06010
Hartford County
Wind Report Description: Large trees, up to two feet in diameter, in the Elmwood section of Bristol were downed by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 NE Bristol, CT
58 mph
Jun 26, 2009
3:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 06010
Hartford County
Wind Report Description: Many trees near the Interstate 84 corridor were downed by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Forestville, CT
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 06010

2 reports
EF1 category
Jul 21, 2010
3:15 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 06010
Hartford County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown occurred on the east side of Rockwell Park and had an intermittent damage path, mostly at the tree top level, to the end of High Street. Straight line winds appeared to be the main cause of damage in Bristol, however, damage from a small, brief tornado was also evident. Trees felled in different directions, tree tops twisted off, and shearing off of tree tops were the nature of tree damage viewed by NWS Storm Survey team members in the area of High and Blakeslee Streets. This is consistent with low end EF1 tornado damage. Damage was consistent with a maximum wind speed of about 90 mph. Numerous trees were downed, bringing down wires and power lines, as well as moving a garage off its foundation, blowing lawn furniture several houses down the street, and crushing an above ground pool. The Imagine Nation Museum which was very near the damage path recorded a wind gust of 67 mph on their anemometer.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .79 WNW Bristol, CT
F2 category
Jul 5, 1984
3:57 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 06010
Hartford County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CT
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 06010 area census snapshot

People & households
Population61,206
Households24,745
Housing units26,726
Income
Median household income$83,642
$100k+ households45.4%
$150k+ households20.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached14,516
Attached single-family1,304
Small multifamily7,049
Large multifamily3,582
Mobile homes275
Housing mix
Single-family share54.3%
Attached-home share4.9%
Multifamily share39.8%
Mobile-home share1.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied15,994
Renter-occupied8,751
Vacant units1,981
Home value & age
Median home value$252,300
Owner homes $300k+31.5%
Owner homes $500k+4.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1967
Older-home share70.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars22,997
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 06010 have on record?

Our records show 10 hail, 24 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 06010, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 8, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 06010?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 06010 is 3.00″. It was reported near Bristol, CT on July 4, 2026.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 06010 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 06010 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 06010 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 06010 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 06010 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 06010 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 06010 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 06010, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 06010, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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