Grafton storm history
Storm events recorded in Grafton, New Hampshire between 1950 and 2025.
774
Total events
14
Tornadoes
131
Hail
216
Floods
3
Deaths
$46.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A man was standing 5 feet from the edge of a 10-15 ft high embankment at a building site located on the steep slope of a mountain. Heavy rains from Sandy caused the embankment to collapsed causing a mudslide. The victim was caught in the mudslide and was washed into a ravine alon…
Slow moving thunderstorms produced 4 to 7 inches of rain which fell in less than 6 hours, causing serious flash flooding. Many roads were flooded and destroyed. Several homes were also flooded and damaged. Groton and Orange New Hampshire were the most seriously affected. In Groto…
Thunderstorms produced 2 to 5 inches of rain in Orford washing out portions of Route 25A and numerous roads along the Connecticut River.
Two to three inches of rain fell in a short period of time in Lyme causing stream flooding and road washouts.
Heavy rain from slow moving thunderstorms produced flash flooding in Lebanon.
Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Irene caused serious flash flooding in Lincoln.
Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Irene caused flooding on the Connecticut River at West Lebanon (flood stage 18.0 ft), which crested at 29.6 ft.
Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Irene caused serious flooding on the Pemigewasset River at Plymouth (flood stage 13.0 ft), which crested at 21.7 ft.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed three trees on North Ashland road in Plymouth. Largest was about 10 inches.
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Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree down on wires along NH-175 in Ashland.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of quarters on the Kancamagus Highway. Hail fell for about 7 minutes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed multiple trees with one falling on a car along Danial Webster Highway.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of golf balls in South Alexandria. Minor damage to vehicle reported.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of half dollars on Main Street in Bristol.
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Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed trees down along Bristol Hill Rd. near Plumer Hill Rd. in Bristol.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of ping pong balls in West Lebanon.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of half dollars on Rt. 4 in Enfield.
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Severe thunderstorm outflow wind gusts downed multiple trees blocking Butternut Ln. in Lebanon.
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Severe thunderstorm outflow wind gusts downed trees and branches on Pillsbury Street in Enfield.
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Severe thunderstorm outflow wind gusts downed multiple trees on Cardigan Mountain Rd. between Reagan and Eastman Rd. in Canaan.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of ping pong ball balls in Bristol.
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Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree near State Route NH-116 and Pinnacle Rd.
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Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large tree that fell on a garage on Pearl Lake Rd. Other reports of trees down across South Lisbon.
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Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a few large trees on NH Highway 175 near Sugarplum Ln.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed numerous large trees and snapped one on the east side of State Route 10.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall caused significant washouts on NH-25C in Warren.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Significant flooding along the Oliverian Brook caused a washout on NH-25 at Jeffers Hill Road in Piermont.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The North Branch of Oliverian Brook caused a washout on NH 25 at Lime Kiln Road in Benton.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Oliverian Brook rose rapidly on the evening of the 31st following heavy rainfall. Floodwaters surrounded a home on Gheradi Road near Mt. Moosilauke Highway in Haverhill, requiring at least one swift water rescue.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Gale Chandler Road in Landaff was down to a one lane due to a washout.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
In Landaff, Mill Brook came out of banks and flooded Brook Lane which caused a partial road washout.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
NWS Storm Survey Team confirmed and EF1 tornado touched down in Lyme, NH on the evening of July 16th. The tornado first touched down near Post Pond, downing numerous trees along the western shoreline. Overall path width was narrow at first, approximately 25 yards. The tornado tra…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Baker Brook came out of banks and flooded Brook Road in Littleton.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Washout on Route 135 at Grange Hall Road in Lisbon from unnamed tributary.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Ogontz Brook flooded portions of Lyman Road in Lyman near Mountain Meadows Road to Cold Plains Road, all lanes.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Bridge washed out over Carter Brook on NH 135 in Lisbon.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Washouts on Route 135 at Coppermine Road between Monroe and Lisbon.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Bill Little Brook overflowed onto Monroe Road in Littleton caused a severe washout.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Washouts on Broomstick Hill Road resulting in a motor vehicle rescue.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Closure of NH-135 between NH-18 and Stanton Road between Littleton and Monroe due to flooding and washouts.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
People stranded at shopping centers off Meadow Street in Littleton, requiring water rescues.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm outflow wind gusts downed wires across a road in Littleton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm outflow wind gusts downed numerous trees on West Main St. north of Dells Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Washout on Walker Hill Road between Presby and Nihan Roads after the Whipple Brook came out of banks in Sugar Hill.
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Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed a few trees on Rub Hill Rd. on the east side of Woodsville.
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Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed multiple tree on Railroad St. in Bath.
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Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed and snapped 15 trees in Bath, NH.
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Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed tree and large branches on the trailhead and golf course on the south end of Franconia.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 36 | 1 |
| 2023 | 28 | 0 |
| 2022 | 27 | 0 |
| 2021 | 23 | 0 |
| 2020 | 21 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 17 | 2 |
| 2017 | 58 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 0 |
| 2015 | 34 | 0 |
| 2014 | 33 | 0 |
| 2013 | 36 | 0 |
| 2012 | 44 | 1 |
| 2011 | 64 | 1 |
| 2010 | 33 | 0 |
| 2009 | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 | 37 | 0 |
| 2007 | 26 | 0 |
| 2006 | 45 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 1 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 7 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 7 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 5 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 4 | 2 |
| 1972 | 2 | 2 |
| 1969 | 2 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 3 | 1 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | 2 | 1 |
| 1962 | 3 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |