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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.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June
Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026
1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 1955 through 2026 largest · 2.75″ baseball 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.

Recorded events 91 since 1984
1″ or larger 51 NWS severe threshold
2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up
Largest recorded 2.75 baseball · August 24, 1998
Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Carroll County

Jan Feb 1 Mar Apr 6 May 37 Jun 28 Jul 14 Aug 5 Sep Oct Nov Dec

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Carroll County's peak: June.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 91 recorded events · data through April 2026
DateSizeComparable 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

1950s1960s1970s1980s1990s2000s2010s2020s
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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

All 10 New Hampshire counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.