High Wind in New Hampshire

Events

261

Deaths

2

Injuries

4

Damage

$7.9 million

• High Wind in New Hampshire, November 29, 20032 deaths · 2 injured · $25,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventHigh winds brought down trees and power lines in Hillsborough County. A couple was killed in their vehicle when a 4-foot diameter tree blew down and crashed onto their van. About half an hour later, two people were injured when another tree blew down on their car.
• Debris Flow and Flooding in New Hampshire, October 29 to 30, 20121 death · 1 injured · $1.6 million · 70 kt wind · 25 eventsOn Monday, October 29th, Hurricane Sandy (and its remnants) tracked northwest from well off the North Carolina coast to southeastern Pennsylvania, making landfall near the southern tip of New Jersey.
• Flooding and Coastal Flood in New Hampshire, December 23 to 25, 2022$10 million · 62 kt wind · 38 eventsBeginning on December 22nd a powerful storm was developing over the Ohio River Valley. On December 23rd the center of the storm was deepening rapidly (974mb) as it lifted through the eastern Great Lakes.
• Flooding and Coastal Flood in New Hampshire, April 16 to 20, 2007$13 million · 50 kt wind · 31 eventsOverview: An area of low pressure intensified rapidly as it moved slowly from the southeastern United States on the morning of Sunday, April 15th to near New York City by the morning of Monday, April 16th.
• Winter Storm and Coastal Flood in New Hampshire, January 9 to 10, 2024$15 million · 54 kt wind · 5 eventsA powerful storm tracked northeast through the Mid Mississippi River Valley on the 9th, rapidly deepening as it approached the southern Great Lakes.
• Flash Flooding and Flooding in New Hampshire, December 18 to 21, 2023$1.6 million · 52 kt wind · 28 eventsLow pressure began organizing in the Gulf of Mexico on the 16th, setting record low sea level pressures as it traversed the Southeast through the 17th.
• High Wind in New Hampshire, February 25 to 26, 2010$4.0 million · 55 kt wind · 2 eventsLow pressure centered over Martha's Vineyard brought strong northeast winds onshore into southern New Hampshire. Sustained wind speeds were around 45 mph with gusts between 55 mph and 65 mph.
• High Wind in New Hampshire, February 17, 2006$328,000 · 52 kt wind · 12 eventsA very strong cold front raced across New Hampshire and western Maine on Friday, the 17th of February. Wind gusts of 60 mph or more were common with and following the frontal passage.
• High Wind in New Hampshire, October 28, 2006$215,000 · 50 kt wind · 12 eventsA rapidly intensifying storm system moved up the eastern seaboard on Saturday the 28th, then tracked north across New York State on Saturday night. Sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph were common with gusts to 60 mph. Trees were reported down throughout the state.
• High Wind in New Hampshire, February 17, 2006$340,000 · 61 kt wind · 2 eventsA strong cold front swept across southern New Hampshire from late Friday morning through Friday afternoon on 17 February 2006. This cold front produced high winds that brought down trees, power poles, and wires across Cheshire and Hillsborough counties.
• High Wind in New Hampshire, October 29, 2012$247,000 · 55 kt wind · 3 eventsSandy, a hybrid storm with both tropical and extra-tropical characteristics, brought high winds and coastal flooding to southern New England.
• High Wind in New Hampshire, November 24, 2013$135,000 · 50 kt wind · 3 eventsStrong pressure rises behind a cold front coupled with cold air advection resulted in strong to damaging winds across much of southern New England. Most of the damage was to trees, some of which were still at least partially leaved.
• High Wind in New Hampshire, November 13 to 14, 2003$100,000 · 50 kt wind · 2 eventsLow pressure moving through the St. Lawrence Valley brought high winds to much of New England. In southwest New Hampshire, peak wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph brought down trees and power lines.An estimated 3,000 customers were left without power.
• High Wind in New Hampshire, November 5, 2004$50,000 · 50 kt wind · 2 eventsLow pressure strengthening off the New England coast brought strong west winds to much of southwest New Hampshire.
• High Wind in New Hampshire, January 18, 2006$35,000 · 50 kt wind · 5 eventsHigh winds knocked over trees which caused power outages and other damages to the area. Trees were reported down in Grafton County by local officials.
• High Wind in New Hampshire, October 15, 2003$40,000 · 50 kt wind · 2 eventsHigh winds brought down trees, large limbs, and wires throughout southwest New Hampshire. There were numerous reports of damage, and an estimated 5,000 customers were left without power in Cheshire and Hillsborough Counties.
• High Wind in New Hampshire, September 29, 2005$40,000 · 58 kt wind · 2 eventsA powerful cold front with a sharp temperature gradient moved across southwest New Hampshire during the late morning hours of 29 September 2005.
• High Wind in New Hampshire, September 29, 2005$20,000 · 54 kt wind · 12 eventsHigh winds knocked down numerous trees and limbs, which, in turn, knocked down power lines throughout northern, central and southeastern New Hampshire. About 13,000 customers lost electrical service. Falling trees damaged vehicles and buildings, and blocked roads.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in New Hampshire, November 28, 2009$30,000 · 50 kt wind · 2 eventsA coastal storm brought high winds and rain to much of Southern New England. These winds resulted in tree damage across much of southern New Hampshire.
• High Wind in New Hampshire, February 25 to 26, 201059 kt wind · 17 eventsLow pressure developed off the mid Atlantic coast on the morning of the 25th and deepened as it moved north, reaching southern New England by evening. Ahead of the low, east winds rapidly increased across New Hampshire with numerous gusts in excess of 60 mph being reported.
• High Wind in New Hampshire, December 1, 2004$20,000 · 58 kt wind · 1 eventDamaging winds affected the higher elevations of Cheshire County, as strengthening low pressure tracked across northern new England and a strong cold front moved through the region. There were several reports of downed trees and power lines. No injuries were reported.
• High Wind in New Hampshire, October 30, 201761 kt wind · 15 eventsNew Hampshire Weather and Hydrological Summary|October 29-November 1, 2017 National Weather Service Offices|Gray, Maine An area of low pressure over the southeastern United States on the morning of Sunday, October 29th, intensified rapidly Sunday night and Monday, October 30, as…
• High Wind and Strong Wind in New Hampshire, November 24, 2013$11,000 · 50 kt wind · 12 eventsStrong winds developed behind an arctic cold front during the afternoon of the 24th. Winds gusted to between 40 and 50 mph across much of New Hampshire. Snapped trees and branches caused power outages throughout the region.
• High Wind in New Hampshire, March 6, 19971 injured · 60 kt wind · 5 eventsStrong winds associated with a low pressure center that developed off the New England coast caused damage throughout much of southeastern New Hampshire. In Portsmouth, the wind tore a 30 by 50 ft.
• High Wind in New Hampshire, October 20 to 21, 200650 kt wind · 13 eventsA small but intense area of low pressure moved northeastward through the Gulf of Maine late on the 20th and into the Canadian Maritimes by the afternoon of the 21st. While most winds across the state were in the 35-45 mph range, winds likely gusted to near 60 mph in many areas.

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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.