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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Essex County, VT

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Essex County, VT from August 20, 1962 through July 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 05905 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
15
Wind Reports
94
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Essex County, VT · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Essex County

15 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2022
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL FELL ALONG ROUTE 114E.
NWS Hail Report Location: Averill, VT
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2022
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL FELL FOR 10-12 MINUTES WITH HAIL BRIEFLY COVERING THE GROUND. HAIL SIZE RANGED FROM DIMES TO QUARTERS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Averill, VT
1.25″ hail
Jul 23, 2022
11:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Averill, VT
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2015
3:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported and witnessed video from TV media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Norton, VT
0.88″ hail
Jun 1, 2011
7:18 AM EST-5
Hail report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SW Canaan, VT
1.75″ hail
May 27, 2011
5:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail reported in Lunenburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Lunenburg, VT
0.75″ hail
Jun 10, 2008
3:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported by law enforcement.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Canaan, VT
0.88″ hail
Sep 27, 2007
3:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Concord, VT
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2006
2:35 PM EST
Hail report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Concord, VT
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2006
12:20 PM EST
Hail report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Concord, VT
0.75″ hail
Sep 21, 1998
4:30 PM EST
Hail report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Granby, VT
1.00″ hail
Jul 26, 1994
2:00 PM EST
Hail report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: East Haven, VT
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 1990
5:45 PM CST
Hail report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, VT
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 1985
10:30 AM CST
Hail report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, VT
1.75″ hail
Aug 20, 1962
4:40 PM CST
Hail report for Essex County, VT
Essex County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Essex County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 14, 2026
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media image of two large trees uprooted on a property along Little Averill Pond.
NWS Wind Report Location: Little Averill Dam, VT
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2024
6:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Mill Village, VT
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2022
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 LARGE TREE DOWN ON LINES AND NUMEROUS OTHER SMALL LIMBS THROUGHOUT BRIGHTON STATE PARK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Island Pond, VT
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2022
6:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Maidstone, VT
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2022
6:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ON POWER LINES CAUSING OUTAGE IN CONCORD AND WATERFORD AREAS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Concord, VT
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2022
5:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Canaan, VT
UNK mph
Oct 10, 2020
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON POWERLINES
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Lunenburg, VT
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2020
8:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: OFF-DUTY OFFICER REPORTED TREE DOWN BETWEEN BRUNSWICK AND BLOOMFIELD ON ROUTE-102.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Bloomfield, VT
UNK mph
May 30, 2020
12:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON DERBY ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Island Pond, VT
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2019
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Island Pond, VT
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2018
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON ROAD NEAR FUND RD AND CANAAN HILL RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Canaan, VT
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2018
8:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON ROAD NEAR FUND RD AND CANAAN HILL RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Canaan, VT
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2018
12:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: US CUSTOMS REPORTS SEVERAL TREES DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 114 SOUTH OF NORTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Norton, VT
UNK mph
May 5, 2018
12:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Concord, VT
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2017
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWNED ON POWERLINES IN BRIGHTON
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Island Pond, 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 Essex County

3 reports
EF0 category
Jul 26, 2011
4:14 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak EF0 tornado touched down along Route 102 and the NH border near Lemington, VT and traveled northeast along the Vermont border of the Connecticut river for nearly an half mile before crossing into New Hampshire in the town of Colebrook. There were dozens of trees that were snapped or uprooted in Vermont with no other damage. Estimated wind speeds of 70 to 75 mph were determined by the NWS Gray, ME storm survey team.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.62 SSE Canaan Bunnell Arpt, VT
F0 category
Aug 28, 1988
1:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VT
F1 category
May 19, 1982
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Essex County, VT
Essex County · 4,083 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Essex County, VT area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,972
Households2,729
Housing units4,914
Income
Median household income$58,985
$100k+ households33.9%
$150k+ households9.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,083
Attached single-family20
Small multifamily284
Large multifamily43
Mobile homes478
Housing mix
Single-family share83.1%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share6.7%
Mobile-home share9.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,270
Renter-occupied459
Vacant units2,185
Home value & age
Median home value$167,500
Owner homes $300k+15.7%
Owner homes $500k+5.0%
Owner homes $750k+2.6%
Median year built1973
Older-home share59.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,590
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Essex County

05905 17
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05824 16
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05906 16
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05903 14
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05846 13
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05907 9
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05837 4
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05902 4
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05840 3
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05858 3
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05901 1
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05904 1
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 15 hail, 94 wind, and 3 tornado reports in Essex County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Essex County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Essex County is 1.75″. It was reported near .69 S Lunenburg, VT on May 27, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Essex 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 Essex County address?

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