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Hail history for Bellows Falls, VT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bellows Falls on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 29, 2012. Hail is most common here in August and July.
Recent hail near Bellows Falls
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | East Alstead 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Bellows Falls |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Bellows Falls by year
When hail season peaks near Bellows Falls
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (8) and July (4).
Largest hail storms near Bellows Falls
May 29, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Bellows Falls (0 mi from Bellows Falls)
National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg sized hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Bellows Falls.Aug 7, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bellows Falls (1 mi from Bellows Falls)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell during a thunderstorm near Bellows Falls, and covered the ground. In addition, downed trees were reported on Route 121 due to strong thunderstorm winds.Aug 7, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Walpole (4 mi from Bellows Falls)
Jul 8, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Quaker City (8 mi from Bellows Falls)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail about 3 miles east of Charlestown.Aug 26, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Christian Hollow (6 mi from Bellows Falls)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of golf balls just south of Walpole on NH Rt. 12. Some minor crop damage also observed.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bellows Falls
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2018 | EF0 | North Walpole 1 mi from Bellows Falls |
| May 4, 2018 | EF0 | South Charlestown 2 mi from Bellows Falls |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bellows Falls
89 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bellows Falls since 2006, on 45 days. The strongest measured gust was 38 mph on Jul 22, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | 38 mph, measured | Gilsum 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2026 | damage reported | Bellows Falls, Westminster 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Walpole, Westminster West, East Putney 3 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | South Acworth, East Alstead 3 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Saxtons River 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Walpole 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Westminster 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Charlestown 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Walpole, North Walpole 2 wind reports |
| May 21, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | 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 Bellows Falls; 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.
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17 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 Bellows Falls.
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