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Hail history for Swanzey, NH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Swanzey on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 21, 2022. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Swanzey
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1 in quarter | North Swanzey, Chesham 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Swanzey |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Scotland 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Swanzey |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Webb 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Swanzey |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Swanzey by year
When hail season peaks near Swanzey
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Swanzey
Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Keene (6 mi from Swanzey)
National Weather Service description (English): Ping pong to golfball size hail fell in Keene.May 29, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Keene (6 mi from Swanzey)
Aug 13, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Keene (6 mi from Swanzey)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Keene.Jul 21, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · South Keene (4 mi from Swanzey)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of golf balls that caused minor damage to the vehicle hood on the east side of Keene, NH off of HWY 101.Jul 14, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Scotland (10 mi from Swanzey)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Swanzey
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2024 | EF1 | Dublin 10 mi from Swanzey |
| Jul 27, 2023 | EF1 | Keene 3 mi from Swanzey |
| Jul 18, 2022 | EF1 | Spofford 10 mi from Swanzey |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Swanzey
125 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Swanzey since 2006, on 74 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Sullivan 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2026 | damage reported | Westmoreland 2 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Keene 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Spofford, Keene, Troy 3 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Keene 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Richmond, Fitzwilliam 2 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Troy 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Chesham 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Keene, Chesham 2 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Keene 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 Swanzey; 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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34 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 Swanzey.
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