Hail history for Grafton County, New Hampshire
Every NOAA hail report filed in Grafton County since 1957, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Grafton County
- Last hail
- Jul 14, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 13
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 21 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 22, 2008
135 reports on 76 days since 1957 · #2 of 10 New Hampshire counties
Hail map · Grafton County
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Grafton County
The latest hail report in Grafton County is from July 14, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 13 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 14, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Grafton County logged 112 reports on 54 hail days, about 5.6 reports a year. That is 44% more than the median New Hampshire county (3.9 a year) and ranks #2 of 10 New Hampshire counties for all-time reports. Grafton County holds 14% of all 975 hail reports in New Hampshire.
2% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 2% for the median New Hampshire county. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on June 22, 2008 near 1.38 S Orange, which ties or sets the New Hampshire record.
Reports were down 62% in 2016–2025 (31) compared with 2006–2015 (81). The busiest year was 2006, with 17 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in July (32% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Grafton County 5.6
- Median New Hampshire county 3.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- Grafton County 54
- Median New Hampshire county 38.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Grafton County 2%
- Median New Hampshire county 2%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 4 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 17, 2025 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 16, 2022 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2008 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.38 S Orange | 11:21 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 1969 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.5 W Hanover | 00:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8 NNE Plymouth | 13:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bethlehem | 11:56 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 46 34%
- 1–2 in 87 64%
- 2 in + 2 1%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.49 W Bethlehem | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.09 WNW Littleton | — | 20:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 NNE Grafton Center | — | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S North Haverhill | — | 20:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.54 E Lincoln | — | 10:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 SW Bristol | — | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.47 SSW South Alexandria | — | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Enfield | — | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.47 NNW (Leb)lebanon Rgnl Ar | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.5 E Bristol | — | 11:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.43 SE Canaan Street | $5K | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Enfield | — | 13:20 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Grafton County
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 9 | 7 | May 17, 2025 |
| Ashland | 8 | 7 | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Bethlehem | 7 | 6 | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Canaan | 6 | 5 | Jun 20, 2024 |
| Enfield | 5 | 5 | May 17, 2025 |
| Hanover | 5 | 5 | May 31, 2017 |
| Lisbon | 5 | 3 | Jun 19, 2024 |
| Plymouth | 5 | 5 | Jun 23, 2015 |
| North Haverhill | 4 | 4 | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Mountain Lakes | 3 | 2 | Jun 23, 2012 |
| Woodsville | 2 | 2 | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Lincoln | 1 | 1 | Jul 3, 2025 |
| North Woodstock | 1 | 1 | Aug 1, 2005 |
Questions about hail in Grafton County
How often does it hail in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
135 hail reports have been logged in Grafton County since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 5.6 reports a year. That ranks #2 of 10 New Hampshire counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Grafton County?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Grafton County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 22, 2008 near 1.38 S Orange. 1% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Grafton County?
The most recent report in this data is from July 14, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Grafton County had in the last five years?
13 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 21 reports. The most recent was July 14, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.