Hillsborough storm history
Storm events recorded in Hillsborough, New Hampshire between 1950 and 2025.
597
Total events
19
Tornadoes
110
Hail
95
Floods
4
Deaths
$17.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Damaging wind gusts caused by a severe thunderstorm blew over a tent where many people gathered for an outdoor event. At least 6 people where injured with minor injuries being reported by media outlets.
Flooding closed part of Route 202 in Peterborough, Route 122 and South Merrimack Road in Hollis, and widespread urban flooding in Nashua and Manchester. A mudslide closed a portion of Route 101 in Wilton. Minor to moderate flooding was observed on the larger mainstem rivers. The …
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm dropped quarter-sized hail which lasted for 8 minutes. Hail accumulated in areas of lawn with leaves and a few branches knocked down south of New Ipswich.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm dropped hail as big as 1.5 inches southeast of Manchester. Hail cracked the windshield of a vehicle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree down on a house on Kinsman Ln. in Merrimack.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large oak tree down on a house in Merrimack. Several other large trees are also down in the area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Very heavy rainfall associated with a severe thunderstorm dropped 2+ inches of rain in under an hour across the Nashua City area. The rainfall rates caused urban flooding with manhole covers popping off and flooding of Amherst Street in Nashua.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Very heavy rainfall associated with a severe thunderstorm dropped 2+ inches of rain in under an hour across the Nashua City area. Library Street flooded with water up to car headlights.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of quarters that fell for about 5 minutes in Amherst.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm outflow boundary downed a tree on wires and a second tree down on car on Carter Road north of Amherst.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm outflow boundary downed a large tree on top of vehicle in Goffstown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm outflow boundary downed numerous trees north of Mount Vernon, partially blocking traffic on N. Main St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm outflow boundary downed a tree damaging a garage on Tinker Rd. in Nashua.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed a large tree that damaged a garage in Milford.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed multiple trees down on Pine Hill Rd and Sunrise Lane in Weare.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Very heavy rain occurred with 2 to 3 estimated to have fallen in around 1 hour. Excessive run-off caused culverts to become overwhelmed with road damage and flooding being reported at Stoddard Rd, Depot Rd, and Rt. 123 in Hancock.
Hail Hail
Large hail associated with a severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of quarters in Brookline, NH.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed multiple trees onto wires along Riverway East and Merrill Court in Milford.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A burst of torrential rainfall over saturated ground resulted in a washout along Miller State Park Road on the afternoon of June 6. The rainfall estimated to have rainfall rates of 2 inches per hour cause excessive and rapid runoff over the high sloped terrain of the Pack Monadno…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
In Hillsborough, heavy rain measured up to 3.91 inches fell on the evening of June 9. at the major thruway Route 9 was closed between Henniker St and Antrim Road due to flooding of both lanes. Additional road closures due to flooding occurred on the following roads Center Road be…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Repeating thunderstorms brought up to 4 inches of rainfall to the Antrim area between 3 pm and 7 pm on June 6. The high rainfall rates on nearly saturated ground resulted in flooding of Routes 31 and 9, with some minor shoulder damage. Local roads were more impacted with minor to…
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of quarters south of Hillsborough.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of half dollars in Weare.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed multiple trees and wires down across town in Temple.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain with up to three inches in the local area caused overland flooding with standing water up to a foot deep reaches up to homes on Lake Outlet Rd. in Amherst.
Flood Flood
Heavy rainfall of 3 inches in the local area caused flooding of Boston Post Road between Ferry Road and Simeon Wilson Road in Amherst due to the Souhegan River over flowing its bands.
Flood Flood
Heavy rainfall with locally up to three inches on saturated soils caused Cold Brook to flood 2nd NH Turnpike in New Boston.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of quarters in Mason.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of half dollars in Brookline.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and branches at Hudson Senior Center and at the Benson Park in Hudson.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of quarters with a few half dollar stones mixed in.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of half dollars in Antrim.
Hail Hail
A server thunderstorm dropped hail the size of quarters on US Hwy. 101 in Bedford.
Hail Hail
A server thunderstorm dropped hail the size of half dollars in Nashua.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large tree on Spit Brook Rd. that fell on 3 cars.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed trees onto wires in Nashua.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of ping pong balls in Hancock.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed three large trees on State Route NH-137 that closed the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree onto wires in New Boston.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall with rainfall rates estimated around 3 per hour cause rapid runoff in the City of Manchester. Water entered some first floor of half a dozen businesses and residences. Severe flooding along Amherst Street, Conant Street, Main street near stone bridge, Rimmon Street…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large tree blocking Derry Rd. in Nashua.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large tree partially blocking Manchester St. in Nashua.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed numerous trees on Turnpike Rd. between Swamp and Hill Rd.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | 0 |
| 2024 | 30 | 0 |
| 2023 | 29 | 0 |
| 2022 | 35 | 0 |
| 2021 | 29 | 0 |
| 2020 | 18 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 23 | 0 |
| 2017 | 18 | 0 |
| 2016 | 23 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 21 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 26 | 0 |
| 2007 | 24 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 18 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 23 | 1 |
| 1997 | 7 | 1 |
| 1996 | 32 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 6 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 6 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 3 | 1 |
| 1968 | 4 | 3 |
| 1966 | 3 | 1 |
| 1965 | 3 | 1 |
| 1963 | 4 | 3 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 3 | 2 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 2 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |