Hail history for Walpole, New Hampshire
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Walpole since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Walpole
- Last hail
- Aug 5, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 5, 2024
12 reports on 8 days since 1998 · #20 of 22 New Hampshire places
Hail map · Walpole
- 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 Walpole
The latest hail report in and around Walpole is from August 5, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on August 5, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Walpole logged 10 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 29% less than the median New Hampshire town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #20 of 22 New Hampshire cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Walpole accounts for 12% 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 August 5, 2024 near 2.14 WNW Christian Hollow.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2012, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in August (42% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Walpole 0.5
- Cheshire County 3.9
- Median New Hampshire town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Walpole 6
- Cheshire County 41
- Median New Hampshire town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Walpole 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 WNW Christian Hollow | Cheshire | — | 12:57 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 WNW Christian Hollow | Cheshire | — | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Walpole | Cheshire | — | 13:08 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Walpole | Cheshire | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Walpole | Cheshire | $8K | 19:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 25%
- 1–2 in 9 75%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 WNW Christian Hollow | Cheshire | — | 12:57 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 WNW Christian Hollow | Cheshire | — | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Walpole | Cheshire | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Walpole | Cheshire | — | 13:13 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Walpole | Cheshire | — | 13:08 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Walpole | Cheshire | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Walpole | Cheshire | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Walpole | Cheshire | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Walpole | Cheshire | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Walpole | Cheshire | — | 14:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Walpole | Cheshire | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Walpole | Cheshire | $8K | 19:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Walpole
Questions about hail in Walpole
How often does it hail in Walpole, New Hampshire?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Walpole since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #20 of 22 New Hampshire places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Walpole?
Most reports come in August, May, June. August alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Walpole?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 5, 2024 near 2.14 WNW Christian Hollow. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Walpole?
The most recent report in this data is from August 5, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Walpole had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was August 5, 2024.
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.