Hail history for Bristol, New Hampshire
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bristol since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bristol
- Last hail
- Jun 19, 2025
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Aug 26, 2024
12 reports on 9 days since 2000 · #18 of 22 New Hampshire places
Hail map · Bristol
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Bristol
The latest hail report in and around Bristol is from June 19, 2025, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on August 26, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bristol logged 11 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 21% less than the median New Hampshire town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #18 of 22 New Hampshire cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bristol accounts for 9% of the 135 reports filed in Grafton County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median New Hampshire town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on August 26, 2024 near 2.5 E Bristol.
Reports were down 43% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in August (42% of reports); 33% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bristol 0.6
- Grafton County 5.6
- Median New Hampshire town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bristol 8
- Grafton County 54
- Median New Hampshire town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bristol 0%
- Grafton County 2%
- Median New Hampshire town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.5 E Bristol | Grafton | 11:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.85 NE Bridgewater | Grafton | 13:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 SW Bristol | Grafton | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 SW Bristol | Grafton | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 SW Bristol | Grafton | 13:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 42%
- 1–2 in 7 58%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 SW Bristol | Grafton | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.5 E Bristol | Grafton | 11:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.85 NE Bridgewater | Grafton | 13:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 SW Bristol | Grafton | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 SW Bristol | Grafton | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 SW Bristol | Grafton | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 SW Bristol | Grafton | 11:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 SE Alexandria | Grafton | 11:38 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Bristol | Grafton | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Bristol | Grafton | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Bristol | Grafton | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Alexandria | Grafton | 05:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bristol
Questions about hail in Bristol
How often does it hail in Bristol, New Hampshire?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bristol since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #18 of 22 New Hampshire places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bristol?
Most reports come in August, June, July. August alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bristol?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on August 26, 2024 near 2.5 E Bristol. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bristol?
The most recent report in this data is from June 19, 2025 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bristol had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was June 19, 2025.
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.