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Hail history for Gilford, NH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gilford on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 26, 2022. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Gilford
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Laconia 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Gilford |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Gilford by year
When hail season peaks near Gilford
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (10) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Gilford
Aug 26, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mirror Lake (8 mi from Gilford)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of golf balls with a few stones being reported as 2 think in diameter northwest of Wolfeboro in Melvin Village.Jul 19, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belmont (8 mi from Gilford)
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 (4 mi from Gilford)
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 (4 mi from Gilford)
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Meredith (9 mi from Gilford)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gilford
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2020 | EF0 | West Alton 7 mi from Gilford |
| Jul 4, 2014 | EF0 | Gilford 4 mi from Gilford |
| Jun 25, 2012 | EF0 | West Alton 9 mi from Gilford |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gilford
83 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gilford since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Oct 8, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Gilford, Belmont, Meredith 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 100 mph, estimated | Mirror Lake, Sanbornton, Winnisquam 5 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 105 mph, estimated | Gaza, Gilmanton 2 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Belmont 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Gilmanton 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 81 mph, estimated | Melvin Vlg 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Laconia 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2021 | 63 mph, estimated | Gilford, Meredith 2 wind reports |
| Jun 15, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Meredith 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2021 | 60 mph, measured | Gilford, Laconia, West Alton 3 wind reports |
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 Gilford; 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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- Laconia
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25 hail days - Dover
21 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 Gilford.
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