Hail in Grafton County, NH
NOAA radar has confirmed 2 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Grafton County since 2026, the largest 1″ (quarter) on June 7, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was June 7, 2026.
Did hail hit your exact address?
This page covers the whole area. Enter your address to see what NOAA radar detected over your specific roof - free, in seconds.
About Grafton County, NH
Grafton County occupies west-central New Hampshire in the White Mountains and the upper Connecticut River valley, rugged forested terrain of high peaks and notches. Hail is uncommon in this mountain country, but a warm-season storm riding a front over the higher ground can on occasion grow stones into the larger range. The Burlington radar (KCXX) is distant at about 78 miles to the northwest, so it reads storm tops over the mountains better than low-level detail.
The hail record for Grafton County, NH
The dangerous window runs spring into early summer, with April the busiest month on record.
Damaging hail is the exception rather than the rule in Grafton County, but the record shows it does reach 1″ when it arrives.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Grafton County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 2 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Grafton County area since 2026.
When is hail season in Grafton County?
Hail in Grafton County is concentrated in April, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Grafton County?
Radar confirmed 1-inch hail, about quarter size, on June 7, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is Grafton County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Grafton County's confirmed hail reaches 1″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Did it hail in Grafton County in 2026?
Yes, 2 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently June 7, 2026.
How much does hail roof damage cost to repair?
It ranges widely. Minor repairs can run a few hundred dollars, while a full roof replacement on an average home often runs $8,000–$20,000+ depending on size, pitch, and material. What you actually pay depends on your deductible and whether your policy is replacement-cost or actual-cash-value.
Recent confirmed hail near Grafton County, NH
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Grafton County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.