Hail History

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Hail history for Gilmanton, NH

Last hail within 10 milesJul 20, 20251.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 20, 2025
Hail days since 200627
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles90

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gilmanton on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 20, 2025. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Gilmanton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 20, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Laconia
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Gilmanton		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Gilmanton by year

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When hail season peaks near Gilmanton

Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (13) and June (8).

JanFebMarApr1May8Jun13Jul4Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Gilmanton

Jul 19, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belmont (4 mi from Gilmanton)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced strong winds and 1.75 inch hail in Belmont.

Jul 20, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Laconia (5 mi from Gilmanton)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail associated with a severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of golf balls south of Laconia.

Jul 9, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Laconia (7 mi from Gilmanton)

Jul 10, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Canterbury (10 mi from Gilmanton)

Jun 30, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Northfield (7 mi from Gilmanton)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gilmanton

90 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gilmanton since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on May 26, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 16, 2026damage reportedBelmont
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202660 mph, estimatedNorthfield, Sanbornton, Winnisquam
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202558 mph, estimatedGilmanton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202560 mph, estimatedNorthfield, Gilmanton Ironworks
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 5, 202458 mph, estimatedGilmanton Ironworks, Alton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202458 mph, estimatedShaker Vlg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202458 mph, estimatedBelmont
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202260 mph, estimatedGilmanton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202260 mph, estimatedLaconia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202260 mph, estimatedLoudon
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 Gilmanton; 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

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 Gilmanton.

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