Hail history for New Hampshire
975 NOAA hail reports across 10 counties and 22 cities and towns since 1955, updated to November 3, 2026.
Readout · New Hampshire
- Last hail
- Jul 22, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 56
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 176 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 22, 2008
975 reports on 294 days since 1955 · #39 of 51 states
Hail map · New Hampshire
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What the record says about New Hampshire
The latest hail report in New Hampshire is from July 22, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 56 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on June 26, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, New Hampshire logged 789 reports on 186 hail days, about 39.5 reports a year. That is 23% of the median US state (173.9 a year) and ranks #39 of 51 states and DC for all-time reports.
2% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median US state. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on June 22, 2008 near 1.38 S Orange.
Reports were down 52% in 2016–2025 (257) compared with 2006–2015 (532). The busiest year was 2007, with 135 reports on 16 days. Hail here peaks in July (33% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- New Hampshire 39.5
- Median US state 173.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- New Hampshire 186
- Median US state 561
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- New Hampshire 2%
- Median US state 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 31 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 29 | |||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 18 | 35 | ||||||||
| 2023 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 32 | ||||||||
| 2022 | 9 | 4 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 49 | |||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 12 | 22 | 7 | 42 | ||||||||
| 2020 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 26 | ||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 9 | |||||||||
| 2017 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 19 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 5 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 9 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 7 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 17, 2025 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 3, 2025 | 5 | 1.25 in | — |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 6 | 1.50 in | — |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 7 | 1.75 in | — |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
| Aug 4, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 1 | 1.10 in | — |
| May 21, 2024 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Aug 13, 2023 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
The 40 most recent of 56 hail days.
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2008 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.38 S Orange | Grafton | 11:21 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | Tamworth | Carroll | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2015 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.85 SE Rochester | Strafford | 15:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.85 SE Davisville | Merrimack | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.5 E Mirror Lake | Carroll | 13:48 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 365 37%
- 1–2 in 592 61%
- 2 in + 18 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Westville | Rockingham | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 NW Canobie Lake | Rockingham | 11:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Hancock | Hillsborough | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E Harrisville | Cheshire | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Sargent | Hillsborough | 03:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 SE Hillsborough | Hillsborough | 03:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.5 W South Weare | Hillsborough | 03:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | East Lempster | Sullivan | 02:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.05 SE North Charlestown | Sullivan | 02:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.5 W Conway | Carroll | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.49 W Bethlehem | Grafton | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.09 WNW Littleton | Grafton | 20:23 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns with the most hail reports
How New Hampshire compares
Hail reports by county
| County | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County | 172 | 2.00 in |
| Grafton County | 135 | 3.00 in |
| Hillsborough County | 114 | 2.00 in |
| Cheshire County | 104 | 2.00 in |
| Merrimack County | 102 | 2.00 in |
| Carroll County | 92 | 2.75 in |
| Strafford County | 71 | 2.50 in |
| Coos County | 65 | 2.00 in |
| Belknap County | 64 | 2.00 in |
| Sullivan County | 54 | 2.00 in |
Questions about hail in New Hampshire
How often does it hail in New Hampshire?
975 hail reports have been logged in New Hampshire since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 39.5 reports a year. That ranks #39 of 51 states by number of reports.
When is hail season in New Hampshire?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in New Hampshire?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 22, 2008 near 1.38 S Orange. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in New Hampshire?
The most recent report in this data is from July 22, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has New Hampshire had in the last five years?
56 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 176 reports. The most recent was July 22, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.