Hail in Chittenden County, VT
NOAA radar has confirmed 3 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Chittenden County since 2025, the largest 1.8″ (golf ball) on May 17, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was July 1, 2026.
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About Chittenden County, VT
Chittenden County sits along the eastern shore of Lake Champlain in northwestern Vermont, where the broad lake plain meets the Green Mountains rising to the east. Hail is occasional, generally produced when warm-season instability builds over the lowlands and a passing boundary lifts a storm tall enough to reach toward golf ball size. The Burlington (KCXX) radar sits essentially within the county, about 5 miles to the northwest, giving an unusually close and detailed view of storms overhead.
The hail record for Chittenden County, VT
Rather than a single peak, hail turns up from spring through summer in Chittenden County, most often in May.
Chittenden County is no Plains hot spot, but the storms that do reach it have still dropped hail up to 1.8″.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Chittenden County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 3 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Chittenden County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Chittenden County?
Chittenden County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in May.
What's the largest hail recorded in Chittenden County?
Radar confirmed 1.8-inch hail, about golf ball size, on May 17, 2025.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Did it hail in Chittenden County in 2026?
Yes, 1 confirmed hail event so far in 2026, most recently July 1, 2026.
How much does hail roof damage cost to repair?
It ranges widely. Minor repairs can run a few hundred dollars, while a full roof replacement on an average home often runs $8,000–$20,000+ depending on size, pitch, and material. What you actually pay depends on your deductible and whether your policy is replacement-cost or actual-cash-value.
Can I protect my roof from hail?
You can't stop hail, but impact-resistant (Class 4) shingles hold up far better than standard asphalt and often earn an insurance discount. If you're replacing a roof in a hail-prone area, they're worth pricing out.
Recent confirmed hail near Chittenden County, VT
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Chittenden County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.