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Hail history for Hanover, NH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hanover on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 29, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Hanover
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Lebanon Rgnl Airport, Enfield 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Hanover |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hanover by year
When hail season peaks near Hanover
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Hanover
May 29, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hanover (0 mi from Hanover)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Hanover.May 17, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Lebanon Rgnl Airport (4 mi from Hanover)
May 26, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Enfield (9 mi from Hanover)
Jul 20, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hanover Center (8 mi from Hanover)
Jun 20, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Enfield (8 mi from Hanover)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hanover
75 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hanover since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jul 9, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Quechee, Hartford 2 wind reports |
| May 17, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | White River Jct, Lebanon Rgnl Airport, Enfield 3 wind reports |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Lebanon 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Lebanon 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Norwich, Thetford 2 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 69 mph, estimated | White River Jct 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2021 | 69 mph, estimated | New Boston, Norwich, Hanover 4 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2021 | 63 mph, estimated | White River Jct, Lebanon Rgnl Airport, Lebanon 3 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2021 | 75 mph, estimated | Dewey Mills, White River Jct, Lebanon Rgnl Airport 4 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Hanover 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Hanover; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Nearby cities
- Hartford
17 hail days - Lebanon
19 hail days - Claremont
20 hail days - Newport
16 hail days - Rutland
22 hail days - Barre
11 hail days - Franklin
21 hail days - Rockingham
18 hail days
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Hanover.
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