Hail history for Lancaster, New Hampshire
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lancaster since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lancaster
- Last hail
- Jul 9, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 2, 2011
10 reports on 6 days since 1990 · #21 of 22 New Hampshire places
Hail map · Lancaster
- 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 Lancaster
The latest hail report in and around Lancaster is from July 9, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 21, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lancaster logged 8 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 43% less than the median New Hampshire town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #21 of 22 New Hampshire cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lancaster accounts for 15% of the 65 reports filed in Coos 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 2, 2011 near Lancaster.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2011, with 7 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (70% of reports); 80% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lancaster 0.4
- Coos County 2.6
- Median New Hampshire town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lancaster 4
- Coos County 31
- Median New Hampshire town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lancaster 0%
- Coos 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lancaster | Coos | 09:00 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.85 SW Coos Jct | Coos | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Lancaster | Coos | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Lancaster | Coos | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Lancaster | Coos | 19:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 20%
- 1–2 in 8 80%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Lancaster | Coos | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.85 SW Coos Jct | Coos | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lancaster | Coos | 09:00 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Lancaster | Coos | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Lancaster | Coos | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Lancaster | Coos | 19:49 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Lancaster | Coos | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Lancaster | Coos | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Lancaster | Coos | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 1990 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Coos | 15:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lancaster
- Littleton 23 km · 13
Questions about hail in Lancaster
How often does it hail in Lancaster, New Hampshire?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lancaster since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #21 of 22 New Hampshire places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lancaster?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 70% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lancaster?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 2, 2011 near Lancaster. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lancaster?
The most recent report in this data is from July 9, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lancaster had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was July 9, 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.