Hail history for Derry, New Hampshire
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Derry since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Derry
- Last hail
- Aug 15, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 15, 2024
21 reports on 13 days since 1968 · #6 of 22 New Hampshire places
Hail map · Derry
- 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 Derry
The latest hail report in and around Derry is from August 15, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on August 15, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Derry logged 20 reports on 12 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is 43% more than the median New Hampshire town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #6 of 22 New Hampshire cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Derry accounts for 12% of the 172 reports filed in Rockingham 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on August 15, 2024 near 2.45 SW Chester.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2008, with 8 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (52% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Derry 1.0
- Rockingham County 7.8
- Median New Hampshire town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Derry 12
- Rockingham County 52
- Median New Hampshire town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Derry 0%
- Rockingham 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.45 SW Chester | Rockingham | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NW Derry | Rockingham | 14:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Derry | Rockingham | 13:11 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Derry Vlg | Rockingham | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Chester | Rockingham | 16:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 38%
- 1–2 in 13 62%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.45 SW Chester | Rockingham | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Chester | Rockingham | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 NNW Hampstead | Rockingham | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Derry Vlg | Rockingham | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 NNW Derry | Rockingham | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Hampstead | Rockingham | 07:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 NW Derry | Rockingham | 14:53 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.51 E Derry Vlg | Rockingham | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Derry | Rockingham | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 NW Derry | Rockingham | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 NW Derry | Rockingham | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 NW Derry | Rockingham | 16:41 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Derry
- Londonderry 8 km · 20
- Manchester 17 km · 22
- Raymond 19 km · 16
- Nashua 23 km · 17
- Exeter 29 km · 13
- Hampton 38 km · 12
- Concord 45 km · 36
- Portsmouth 45 km · 13
Questions about hail in Derry
How often does it hail in Derry, New Hampshire?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Derry since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #6 of 22 New Hampshire places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Derry?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 52% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Derry?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 15, 2024 near 2.45 SW Chester. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Derry?
The most recent report in this data is from August 15, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Derry 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 August 15, 2024.
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.