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Hail history for Cheshire County, NH
81 hail reports in Cheshire County since 2006 on 43 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 29, 2012.
Cities in Cheshire County
Recent hail in Cheshire County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Harrisville 1 hail report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1 in quarter | North Swanzey, Chesham 2 hail reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Scotland 1 hail report |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Webb 1 hail report |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | East Alstead 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Cheshire County by year
When hail season peaks in Cheshire County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Cheshire County
293 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Cheshire County since 2006, on 113 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Mar 7, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | 38 mph, measured | Gilsum 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Sullivan, Dublin, Harrisville 4 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2026 | damage reported | Westmoreland, Westminster 3 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Dublin, Peterborough 2 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Hinsdale, Chesterfield, Keene 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Walpole, Spofford, Harrisville 6 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Keene, Dublin 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Richmond, Fitzwilliam 2 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Troy, Jaffrey 2 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | East Alstead 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 Cheshire County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).