HailEvidence → Kensington, CT → 2026-07-04
Did it hail in Kensington, CT on July 4, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 4 hail reports within 10 miles of Kensington, CT on July 4, 2026, with hail up to 3.00" (tea cup size).
These are preliminary same-day SPC storm reports; the official Storm Events record for this date is compiled by NWS over the following weeks. This page updates when it lands.
Every recorded report near Kensington on 2026-07-04
Distances are from the Kensington city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 8.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 00:07 UTC | New Britain, Hartford | SPC · preliminary |
| 6 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 00:07 UTC | Southington, Hartford | SPC · preliminary |
| 6 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 00:40 UTC | Southington, Hartford | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.9 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 23:59 UTC | 1 W Plainville, Hartford | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.6 mi | Hail | 3.00" (tea cup) | 23:50 UTC | Bristol, Hartford | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.6 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 23:55 UTC | Bristol, Hartford | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.6 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:59 UTC | Bristol, Hartford | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.6 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 00:40 UTC | Bristol, Hartford | SPC · preliminary |
3.9 mi, hail: “In New Britain... golf ball sized hail was reported. Relayed via Amateur Radio. (BOX)”
6 mi, wind: “In Southington... multiple trees and wires down blocking Andrew St. Relayed via Amateur Radio. (BOX)”
6 mi, wind: “In Southington... multiple trees reported down on I-84. Relayed via Amateur Radio. (BOX)”
7.9 mi, hail: “In Plainville... Half Dollar sized hail fell. (BOX)”
9.6 mi, hail: “In Bristol... 3 inch hail was reported. (BOX)”
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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-07-06