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Hail history for Carroll County, NH
Carroll County has 91 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 51 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on August 24, 1998.
Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.
When it hails in Carroll County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Carroll County's peak: June.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Carroll County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.25″ (half dollar)
A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of half dollars in Jackson Falls.
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of golf balls in Woodman.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 35 | 22 | 24 |
The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.
Questions about hail in Carroll County
Has it ever hailed in Carroll County?
Yes — 91 hail events have been recorded for Carroll County, NH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1984, including 51 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Carroll County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Carroll County, NH is July 3, 2025, with 1.25″ (half dollar) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.
What is the largest hail ever recorded in Carroll County?
2.75″ (baseball), recorded on August 24, 1998. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.
Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?
No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.
More New Hampshire hail history
- Rockingham County 169
- Grafton County 132
- Hillsborough County 110
- Cheshire County 103
- Merrimack County 96
- Strafford County 71
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.