Wind Damage and Large Hail Reported in New England Saturday, June 6, 2025

Severe Weather Reports

Over the past 24 hours, from approximately 0700 EDT on June 6, 2025, to 0700 EDT on June 7, 2025, parts of New England and New York State experienced severe weather, primarily characterized by large hail and damaging winds. No tornadoes were reported in these regions based on the provided data. A notable wind event occurred in Litchfield County, Connecticut, where a tree fell near Cornwall Bridge, contributing to the broader pattern of wind-related damage. Other impacts included hail up to 1.50 inches in diameter and widespread tree and power line damage across New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, and New York. This report details these events, with specific emphasis on the Litchfield County wind report.

1. Overview of Severe Weather Events

Severe weather in New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont) and New York State was driven by thunderstorms producing large hail and strong winds. The provided National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Prediction Center data includes hail and wind reports but no tornado reports for these regions. The wind event in Litchfield County, CT, is a key focus of this revised report, alongside other regional impacts.

2. Hail Events

Hail reports were recorded in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, with sizes ranging from 1.00 inch (quarter-sized) to 1.50 inches (ping pong ball-sized). No hail reports were noted in Connecticut, Vermont, or New York State. Below is a summary of hail events:

New Hampshire

• Merrimack County:

  • Henniker:

    • 1854 EDT, June 6: 1.50-inch hail 1 W Henniker (43.18N, 71.84W), reported by a weather spotter (NWS Gray, ME - GYX).

    • 1910 EDT, June 6: 1.25-inch hail 3 E Henniker (43.19N, 71.77W) on Old Hopkinton Rd (GYX).

    • 1915 EDT, June 6: Corrected report of 1.50-inch hail 3 E Henniker (43.19N, 71.77W) on Old Hopkinton Rd (GYX).

    • 2032 EDT, June 6: 1.00-inch hail 2 SE Boscawen (43.30N, 71.60W), time estimated by radar (GYX).

    • 2106 EDT, June 6: 1.25-inch hail 1 W Dunbarton (43.10N, 71.63W), reported by a weather spotter, time estimated by radar (GYX).

    • 2118 EDT, June 6: 1.25-inch hail in Bow (43.13N, 71.54W), reported by a weather spotter, time estimated by radar (GYX).

  • Sutton:

    • 1936 EDT, June 6: 1.25-inch hail 3 NE Sutton (43.36N, 71.91W), time estimated by radar (GYX).

      
      

• Hillsborough County:

  
  

  • Hillsborough:

    • 1950 EDT, June 6: 1.00-inch hail 2 SW Hillsborough (43.08N, 71.92W), time estimated by radar (GYX).

  • Weare:

    • 2050 EDT, June 6: 1.25-inch hail 2 SE Weare (43.07N, 71.72W), reported by amateur radio, time estimated by radar (GYX).

      
      

Massachusetts

• Franklin County:

  • Colrain:

    • 1938 EDT, June 6: 1.00-inch to 1.25-inch hail in Colrain (42.67N, 72.68W), reported by a trained spotter via amateur radio (NWS Boston, MA - BOX).

  • Warwick:

    • 2025 EDT, June 6: 1.00-inch hail in Warwick (42.68N, 72.33W), corrected report (BOX).

  • Orange:

    • 2220 EDT, June 6: 1.25-inch hail in Orange (42.59N, 72.31W) (BOX).

      
      

• Hampshire County:

  
  

  • Huntington:

    • 2104 EDT, June 6: 1.00-inch hail in Huntington (42.23N, 72.88W), reported by the Police Chief via amateur radio (BOX).

  • Northampton:

    • 2120 EDT, June 6: 1.00-inch hail in the Florence section of Northampton (42.33N, 72.68W), reported via amateur radio (BOX).

      
      

• Hampden County:

  
  

  • Westfield:

    • 2212 EDT, June 6: 1.00-inch hail in Westfield (42.14N, 72.76W) (BOX).

      
      

3. Wind Events

Damaging winds caused widespread tree and power line damage across New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, and New York State. A significant wind event was reported in Litchfield County, CT, contributing to the regional impact. Wind gusts reached up to 59 mph at Westfield-Barnes Airport, MA, with other reports indicating strong winds based on damage extent.

Connecticut

• Litchfield County:

  • Cornwall Bridge:

    • 2155 EDT, June 6: A tree fell near the intersection of Kent Rd and Warren Hill Rd (41.80N, 73.38W), time estimated from radar (NWS Albany, NY - ALY). This event contributed to local disruptions, potentially blocking roadways and requiring response from local authorities to clear debris.

      
      

New Hampshire

• Merrimack County:

  • Henniker:

    • 1858 EDT, June 6: Trees down on NH Route 127 near Contocook State Forest, 3 E Henniker (43.18N, 71.75W) (GYX).

  • Bow:

    • 2106 EDT, June 6: A few small trees down across Clement Hill Rd, 1 W Bow (43.14N, 71.58W), reported by a weather spotter, time estimated by radar (GYX).

    • 2108 EDT, June 6: Tree partially blocking Woodbill Road south of Bow (43.11N, 71.55W) (GYX).

  • Merrimack:

    • 2242 EDT, June 6: Tree down on wires on Brent Street, 3 NE Merrimack (42.90N, 71.45W), time estimated by radar (GYX).

      
      

• Sullivan County:

  • Windsor:

    • 1912 EDT, June 6: 10-inch diameter tree down on Wilson Rd near Beaman Dr, 2 NE Windsor (43.50N, 72.38W), time estimated by radar (GYX).

    • 1915 EDT, June 6: Two trees down on NH-12A, partially blocking the road, 2 SE Windsor (43.46N, 72.39W), time estimated by radar (GYX).

  • Cornish:

    • 1930 EDT, June 6: Numerous smaller trees and branches down on Cornish Stage Rd and across Cornish Flats, 2 NE Cornish (43.50N, 72.28W), time estimated by radar (GYX).

• Hillsborough County:

  • Temple:

    • 2206 EDT, June 6: Trees and several wires down across town, 1 W Temple (42.82N, 71.85W), reported by amateur radio, time estimated by radar (GYX).

      
      

Massachusetts

• Franklin County:

  • Charlemont:

    • 1938 EDT, June 6: Trees and wires blocked North River Road in Charlemont (42.63N, 72.88W), reported via amateur radio (BOX).

  • Conway:

    • 2047 EDT, June 6: Tree down on wires near Shelburne Falls Road in Conway (42.52N, 72.68W), reported via amateur radio (BOX).

  • Whately:

    • 2050 EDT, June 6: Tree blocking Conway Road in Whately (42.45N, 72.62W), reported via amateur radio (BOX).

  • Deerfield:

    • 2050 EDT, June 6: Trees down on wires near River Road in South Deerfield (42.55N, 72.60W), reported via amateur radio (BOX).

  • Montague:

    • 2055 EDT, June 6: Tree down in the area of Sunderland Road in Montague (42.53N, 72.53W), reported via amateur radio (BOX).

  • Colrain:

    • 2148 EDT, June 6: Tree blocking Coombs Hill Road in Colrain (42.67N, 72.68W), reported via amateur radio (BOX).

• Hampshire County:

  • Northampton:

    • 2120 EDT, June 6: Trees and wires down on Spring Street in Northampton (42.33N, 72.68W), reported via amateur radio (BOX).

• Hampden County:

  • Westfield:

    • 2215 EDT, June 6: A 59 mph wind gust recorded at Westfield-Barnes Airport (42.17N, 72.72W) (BOX).

    • 2220 EDT, June 6: Tree blocking Lockhouse Road in Westfield (42.14N, 72.76W) (BOX).

• Worcester County:

  • Rutland:

    • 1950 EDT, June 6: Tree blocking half of East Center Road in Rutland (42.36N, 71.95W), reported via amateur radio (BOX).

      
      

Vermont

• Windsor County:

  • Windsor:

    • 1920 EDT, June 6: Power line down into Route 5, blocking traffic, 2 NNE Windsor (43.51N, 72.40W) (NWS Burlington, VT - BTV).

      
      

New York State

• Dutchess County:

  • Amenia:

    • 2149 EDT, June 6: Tree down on Deep Hollow Road, 3 SW Amenia (41.82N, 73.59W) (ALY).

      
      

4. Analysis

Tornado Analysis

No tornadoes were reported in New England or New York State. The provided data included tornado reports from states like Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, but none matched the geographic coordinates of the requested regions, using a tolerance of 0.05 degrees for latitude and longitude.

Hail Analysis

• Size and Distribution: The largest hail (1.50 inches) was reported in Henniker, NH, indicating strong thunderstorm updrafts. Hail reports were concentrated in Merrimack and Hillsborough Counties, NH, and Franklin and Hampshire Counties, MA. No hail was reported in Connecticut, Vermont, or New York State.

• Impact: Hail of this size can cause minor damage to vehicles, crops, and structures. The clustering of reports between 1854 and 2220 EDT suggests a fast-moving storm system.

  
  

Wind Analysis

• Litchfield County, CT, Event: The wind event in Cornwall Bridge (2155 EDT, June 6) involved a tree falling near Kent Rd and Warren Hill Rd, likely causing localized road disruptions. This event aligns with the broader pattern of wind damage across the region, where thunderstorms produced gusts strong enough to down trees and power lines. The radar-estimated timing suggests it occurred during the peak of the storm’s passage through southern New England.

• Speed and Impact: The highest recorded gust was 59 mph at Westfield-Barnes Airport, MA. Most wind reports, including the Litchfield County event, were labeled "UNK" (unknown speed) but caused significant damage, suggesting gusts likely exceeded 50 mph in many cases. The Cornwall Bridge incident likely required local response to clear debris and ensure road safety.

• Geographic Spread: Wind damage was widespread, with notable impacts in Litchfield County, CT, alongside Merrimack, Sullivan, and Hillsborough Counties, NH; Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden, and Worcester Counties, MA; Windsor County, VT; and Dutchess County, NY.

  
  

Temporal Distribution

• The severe weather occurred primarily between 1854 and 2242 EDT on June 6, 2025, with the Litchfield County event at 2155 EDT fitting within this window. The progression of reports indicates a northeastward-moving storm system, with the Cornwall Bridge event occurring late in the storm’s passage through southern New England.

  
  

5. Impacts and Response

• Litchfield County, CT: The tree down near Cornwall Bridge likely caused temporary road blockages, requiring intervention by local authorities or public works to clear the debris. No injuries or additional damage (e.g., to power lines) were reported, but the event underscores the risk of wind-related hazards in rural areas.

• Broader Impacts: Across the region, fallen trees and power lines led to road blockages (e.g., NH Route 127, Conway Road) and outages (e.g., Temple, NH). Amateur radio operators and weather spotters were critical in reporting damage, including the Litchfield County event.

• Public Safety: No injuries were reported, but fallen trees and wires posed hazards, particularly on roadways like Kent Rd in Cornwall Bridge.

• Community Response: Local authorities, including those in Litchfield County, likely coordinated with NWS Albany (ALY) and emergency services to address damage. Radar-estimated timings, as used for the Cornwall Bridge report, supplemented real-time observations.

  
  

6. Meteorological Context

The severe weather was driven by a squall line or cluster of thunderstorms moving northeast through New England and New York State. The Litchfield County wind event suggests strong straight-line winds, consistent with the broader pattern of tree and wire damage. The absence of tornadoes indicates that rotational dynamics were not present, but strong updrafts (evidenced by 1.50-inch hail) and wind shear fueled the severe conditions.

7. Conclusion

Severe weather on June 6-7, 2025, impacted New England and New York State with large hail (up to 1.50 inches) and damaging winds, including a notable event in Litchfield County, CT, where a tree fell near Cornwall Bridge at 2155 EDT. No tornadoes were reported. The most significant impacts occurred in New Hampshire (Merrimack, Hillsborough, Sullivan Counties) and Massachusetts (Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden, Worcester Counties), with additional reports in Windsor County, VT, and Dutchess County, NY. The Cornwall Bridge incident highlights the localized risks of wind damage, contributing to widespread tree and power line disruptions across the region. Rapid response from spotters, emergency services, and NWS offices mitigated impacts, emphasizing the value of real-time reporting and preparedness.

Sources:

• National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center: Tornado, Hail, and Wind Reports.

• NWS Offices: Gray, ME (GYX); Boston, MA (BOX); Albany, NY (ALY); Burlington, VT (BTV).