Hail History

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Hail history for Sanbornton, 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 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles94

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sanbornton on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 20, 2025. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Sanbornton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 20, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Laconia, Hill
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Sanbornton		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 Sanbornton by year

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When hail season peaks near Sanbornton

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and August (6).

JanFebMarApr1May4Jun12Jul6AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Sanbornton

Jul 19, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belmont (6 mi from Sanbornton)

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 (8 mi from Sanbornton)

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 (9 mi from Sanbornton)

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

Aug 26, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Bristol (9 mi from Sanbornton)

Jul 9, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Laconia (6 mi from Sanbornton)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sanbornton

94 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sanbornton since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 47 mph on Jul 16, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 16, 202647 mph, measuredGilford, Belmont
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202660 mph, estimatedNorthfield, New Hampton, Sanbornton
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 2025105 mph, estimatedGaza, Hill Center
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
Jul 20, 202163 mph, estimatedNew Hampton, Gilford
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202160 mph, estimatedHill Center, Laconia
2 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 Sanbornton; 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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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 Sanbornton.

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