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Hail history for Cheshire County, NH
Cheshire County has 103 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 72 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on May 29, 2012.
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 Cheshire County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Cheshire County's peak: July.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Cheshire County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of quarters on Highway 101 east of Keene, NH.
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of golf balls in Westminster.
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of golf balls just south of Walpole on NH Rt. 12. Some minor crop damage also observed.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 19 | 27 | 42 |
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 Cheshire County
Has it ever hailed in Cheshire County?
Yes — 103 hail events have been recorded for Cheshire County, NH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1970, including 72 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Cheshire County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Cheshire County, NH is April 14, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Cheshire County?
2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on May 29, 2012. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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
- Merrimack County 96
- Carroll County 91
- 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.