Hail history for Keene, New Hampshire
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Keene since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Keene
- Last hail
- Apr 14, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 21, 2022
24 reports on 15 days since 2000 · #3 of 22 New Hampshire places
Hail map · Keene
- 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 Keene
The latest hail report in and around Keene is from April 14, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 21, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Keene logged 22 reports on 13 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 57% more than the median New Hampshire town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #3 of 22 New Hampshire cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Keene accounts for 23% of the 104 reports filed in Cheshire County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median New Hampshire town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on July 21, 2022 near 0.51 E South Keene.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2011, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in August (38% of reports); 38% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Keene 1.1
- Cheshire County 3.9
- Median New Hampshire town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Keene 13
- Cheshire County 41
- Median New Hampshire town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Keene 0%
- Cheshire County 2%
- Median New Hampshire town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 E South Keene | Cheshire | $2K | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.71 NW Keene | Cheshire | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.71 NW Keene | Cheshire | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.71 NW Keene | Cheshire | — | 14:16 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 SW North Swanzey | Cheshire | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 33%
- 1–2 in 16 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E North Swanzey | Cheshire | — | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.86 NW Webb | Cheshire | — | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Marlborough | Cheshire | — | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.57 NW Keene | Cheshire | — | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 E South Keene | Cheshire | $2K | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.02 W (Een)dillant Fld Arp | Cheshire | — | 13:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.57 NW Keene | Cheshire | — | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.45 N Keene | Cheshire | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.86 SW (Een)dillant Fld Arp | Cheshire | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 SW North Swanzey | Cheshire | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.71 NW Keene | Cheshire | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.71 NW Keene | Cheshire | — | 14:24 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Keene
Questions about hail in Keene
How often does it hail in Keene, New Hampshire?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Keene since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #3 of 22 New Hampshire places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Keene?
Most reports come in August, July, June. August alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Keene?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 21, 2022 near 0.51 E South Keene. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Keene?
The most recent report in this data is from April 14, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Keene had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was April 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.