New Hampshire, 1997

Damaging Wind in New Hampshire, May 1, 1997

May 1, 1997 · NWS BOX · 1 event in 1 county or zone

A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 69 mph, as reported by the local police in Alstead. There were no reports of damage.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
1

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What happened

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A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 69 mph, as reported by the local police in Alstead. There were no reports of damage.

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1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cheshire

When
May 1, 6:35 PM EST
Where
Cheshire County, Alstead
Measured
59 kt (68 mph)
Coordinates
43.150, -72.370

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5608364.