Hail in Orleans County, VT
NOAA radar has confirmed 2 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Orleans County since 2025, the largest 1″ (quarter) on July 10, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was July 10, 2025.
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About Orleans County, VT
Orleans County occupies Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, a cool, hilly region of forests, lakes, and the rising Green Mountain foothills near the Quebec line. Hail is uncommon in this terrain; the high ground and short warm season usually keep storms from organizing, so any hail tends to come from isolated summer cells. The Burlington (KCXX) radar lies about 50 miles to the southwest, close enough to be useful but far enough that intervening hills can shadow the lowest part of a storm.
The hail record for Orleans County, VT
The dangerous window runs spring into early summer, with May the busiest month on record.
Damaging hail is the exception rather than the rule in Orleans County, but the record shows it does reach 1″ when it arrives.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Orleans County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 2 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Orleans County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Orleans County?
Hail in Orleans County is concentrated in May, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Orleans County?
Radar confirmed 1-inch hail, about quarter size, on July 10, 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.
Is Orleans County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Orleans County's confirmed hail reaches 1″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Did it hail in Orleans County in 2026?
No 1-inch-or-larger hail has been confirmed in Orleans County so far in 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.
Recent confirmed hail near Orleans County, VT
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Orleans 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.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
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.
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.
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.
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.