Hail History

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Hail history for Cheshire County, NH

Last hail in the countyJul 16, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 29, 2012
Hail days since 200643
Days with hail 1 inch or larger35
Tornadoes in the county4
Damaging wind reports in the county293

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

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 16, 20261 in
quarter
Harrisville
1 hail report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter
North Swanzey, Chesham
2 hail reports
NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball
Scotland
1 hail report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Webb
1 hail report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 5, 20251.25 in
half dollar
East Alstead
1 hail report
NOAA Storm Events

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

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When hail season peaks in Cheshire County

JanFebMar1Apr4May10Jun14Jul11Aug3SepOctNovDec

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.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 22, 202638 mph, measuredGilsum
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 2026damage reportedSullivan, Dublin, Harrisville
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 15, 2026damage reportedWestmoreland, Westminster
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedDublin, Peterborough
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedHinsdale, Chesterfield, Keene
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202660 mph, estimatedWalpole, Spofford, Harrisville
6 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202660 mph, estimatedKeene, Dublin
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202558 mph, estimatedRichmond, Fitzwilliam
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202558 mph, estimatedTroy, Jaffrey
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 5, 202558 mph, estimatedEast Alstead
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events

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).