Hail History

Home › New Hampshire › Belknap County › Tilton

Hail history for Tilton, 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 200624
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles85

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tilton on 24 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 Tilton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 20, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Laconia, Hill
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Tilton		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 20251 in
quarter		Penacook
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Tilton		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 Tilton by year

1063076082091101111121131411516117218192022122232422526

When hail season peaks near Tilton

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and June (6).

JanFebMarApr1May6Jun12Jul5AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Tilton

Jul 19, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belmont (5 mi from Tilton)

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

Jul 10, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gerrish (5 mi from Tilton)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail at the Canterbury rest stop on Interstate 93. Cars were dented and some car windows broken. Hail accumulated to a few inches in depth.

Jul 20, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Laconia (10 mi from Tilton)

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 (8 mi from Tilton)

May 26, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Franklin (3 mi from Tilton)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tilton

85 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tilton since 2006, on 43 days.

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, 2025105 mph, estimatedGaza, Gilmanton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202560 mph, estimatedNorthfield
1 wind report		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 26, 202160 mph, estimatedLaconia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202058 mph, estimatedFranklin Falls, Winnisquam, Sanbornton
5 wind reports		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 Tilton; 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 Tilton.

Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Tilton's hail history on your website with our free widget →

Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near Tilton with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →