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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Bennington County, VT

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Bennington County, VT from March 22, 1955 through June 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 05201 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
56
Wind Reports
189
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
3.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bennington County, VT · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Bennington County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2024
8:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING report
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Pownal, VT
1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2024
7:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING report
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Pownal, VT
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2022
5:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED QUARTER SIZE HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Arlington, VT
1.75″ hail
Aug 2, 2017
8:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL. SEVERAL TREES DOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Bromley Village, VT
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2016
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Manchester, VT
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2013
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Manchester.
NWS Hail Report Location: .45 SSW Manchester, VT
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2013
1:51 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm near Stratton Mountain in Bondville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.74 SW Bondville, VT
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2013
1:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in the town of Bennington.
NWS Hail Report Location: .19 SE Bennington, VT
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2011
2:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near Bennington during a thunderstorm.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SE Bennington, VT
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2011
2:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail (measured) was reported during a thunderstorm approximately 1 mile east of Shaftsbury. In addition, trees were reported down due to strong thunderstorm winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.52 E Shaftsbury, VT
3.25″ hail
Jun 1, 2011
2:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports of large hail were reported during a thunderstorm in Shaftsbury. Hail stones of 3.25 inches and 2.75 inches in diameter were measured.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 E Shaftsbury, VT
1.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2011
1:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to golf ball size was reported during a thunderstorm in Shaftsbury.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 E Shaftsbury, VT
1.25″ hail
Jun 1, 2011
12:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Arlington.
NWS Hail Report Location: .21 NW East Arlington, VT
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2010
8:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Bennington.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SE Bennington, VT
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2010
8:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Bennington.
NWS Hail Report Location: .37 NNW Bennington, VT
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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 Bennington County

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UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
6:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and utility lines down on US Route 7 at Barbers Pond Road in Pownal.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Pownal, VT
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and power lines down on Route 313 at Route 7A in Arlington.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arlington, VT
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
6:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down at private residence with tree impacting porch in the Town of Manchester.
NWS Wind Report Location: Manchester, VT
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2026
11:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of a very large tree that fell onto power lines and took down four utility poles on the 200 block of Depot Street in Bennington. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Old Bennington, VT
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2025
7:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and Wires down North Road at Bacon Hollow Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Arlington, VT
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2025
7:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and Wires down on Sunderland Hill Road near the Elementary School. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Arlington, VT
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree uprooted with several snapped near the intersection of Rte 9 and Woodford State Park Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Woodford State Park, VT
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree down along VT Rte 9 and Furnace Grove Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Bennington, VT
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
10:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree down along Rte 7A near the Bennington and Shaftbury town line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE North Bennington, VT
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated more than two dozen trees down. Many were uprooted or snapped. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE North Rupert, VT
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
10:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported trees and utility lines down in the town of Stamford between Clayton Ave and Clough Rd along VT-8 and 100. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Stamford, VT
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated more than two dozen trees down. Many were uprooted or snapped. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE North Rupert, VT
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed on Vermont Route 30 in the Town of Dorset.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dorset, VT
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2023
12:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down with power lines along VT 346 south of Church Street in Pownal. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pownal, VT
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2023
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down near the intersection of Route 11 and Lovers Lane
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Peru, VT
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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 Bennington County

6 reports
F1 category
Jul 21, 2003
8:20 PM EST
Tornado report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: North Pownal, VT
F1 category
Jun 5, 2002
8:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: North Bennington, VT
F2 category
May 31, 1998
3:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WNW North Bennington, VT
F2 category
May 29, 1969
4:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VT
F1 category
Jun 24, 1960
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VT
F2 category
Mar 22, 1955
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Bennington County, VT
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VT
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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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Bennington County

Bennington, VT 56
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Arlington, VT 42
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Manchester, VT 34
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Dorset, VT 27
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South Shaftsbury, VT 19
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Pownal, VT 16
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North Bennington, VT 12
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East Dorset, VT 11
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Manchester Center, VT 7
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Stamford, VT 7
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Old Bennington, VT 3
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Readsboro, VT 3
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Stratton Mountain, VT 3
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North Pownal, VT 2
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Bennington County, VT area census snapshot

People & households
Population37,312
Households14,636
Housing units20,877
Income
Median household income$71,494
$100k+ households38.4%
$150k+ households16.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached15,586
Attached single-family493
Small multifamily3,207
Large multifamily593
Mobile homes991
Housing mix
Single-family share74.7%
Attached-home share2.4%
Multifamily share18.2%
Mobile-home share4.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied11,074
Renter-occupied3,562
Vacant units6,241
Home value & age
Median home value$257,400
Owner homes $300k+40.1%
Owner homes $500k+15.2%
Owner homes $750k+6.8%
Median year built1971
Older-home share64.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,574
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Bennington County

05201 59
Bennington, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05250 30
Arlington, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05262 23
South Shaftsbury, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05255 20
Manchester Center, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05251 16
Dorset, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05254 16
Manchester, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05261 15
Pownal Center, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05761 13
Pawlet, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05148 11
Londonderry, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05252 9
Arlington, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05257 8
North Bennington, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05352 7
Stamford, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05152 6
VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05363 6
Chimney Hill, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05776 6
VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05340 4
Stratton Mountain, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05253 3
East Dorset, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05260 3
North Pownal, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 56 hail, 189 wind, and 6 tornado reports in Bennington County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bennington County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Bennington County is 3.25″. It was reported near .51 E Shaftsbury, VT on June 1, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in Bennington County — 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 Bennington County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Bennington County — 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 Bennington County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Bennington County — 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 Bennington County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Bennington County — 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 across Bennington County, VT, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Bennington County, 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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