Hail history for Manchester, New Hampshire
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Manchester since 1963, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Manchester
- Last hail
- Jun 26, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Sep 6, 2025
22 reports on 21 days since 1963 · #5 of 22 New Hampshire places
Hail map · Manchester
- 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 Manchester
The latest hail report in and around Manchester is from June 26, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on September 6, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Manchester logged 15 reports on 14 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is about the same as the median New Hampshire town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #5 of 22 New Hampshire cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Manchester accounts for 19% of the 114 reports filed in Hillsborough 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 September 6, 2025 near 2.14 ENE (Mht)manchester Muni.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (27% of reports); 36% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Manchester 0.8
- Hillsborough County 4.2
- Median New Hampshire town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Manchester 14
- Hillsborough County 52
- Median New Hampshire town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Manchester 0%
- Hillsborough 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.14 ENE (Mht)manchester Muni | Hillsborough | $1K | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 SE Severance | Rockingham | — | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.47 SSW Severance | Rockingham | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.07 S Auburn | Rockingham | — | 15:04 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.22 SW Bedford | Hillsborough | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 59%
- 1–2 in 9 41%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.47 SSW Severance | Rockingham | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.14 ENE (Mht)manchester Muni | Hillsborough | $1K | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.22 SW Bedford | Hillsborough | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.31 SSW Auburn | Rockingham | — | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 SE Severance | Rockingham | — | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.07 S Auburn | Rockingham | — | 15:04 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 E Manchester | Hillsborough | — | 13:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 E Manchester | Hillsborough | — | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.51 E Manchester | Hillsborough | — | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Auburn | Rockingham | — | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Bedford | Hillsborough | — | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Bedford | Hillsborough | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Manchester
Questions about hail in Manchester
How often does it hail in Manchester, New Hampshire?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Manchester since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #5 of 22 New Hampshire places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Manchester?
Most reports come in July, August, June. July alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Manchester?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on September 6, 2025 near 2.14 ENE (Mht)manchester Muni. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Manchester?
The most recent report in this data is from June 26, 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 Manchester had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was June 26, 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.