Hail history for Nashua, New Hampshire
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Nashua since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Nashua
- Last hail
- Aug 15, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.25 in
- half dollar · Aug 15, 2024
17 reports on 14 days since 1965 · #11 of 22 New Hampshire places
Hail map · Nashua
- 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 Nashua
The latest hail report in and around Nashua is from August 15, 2024, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on August 15, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Nashua logged 14 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is about the same as the median New Hampshire town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #11 of 22 New Hampshire cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Nashua accounts for 15% 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 1.25 in (half dollar) on August 15, 2024 near 1.02 E Long Hill.
Reports were up 150% in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2023, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in August (41% of reports); 24% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Nashua 0.7
- Hillsborough County 4.2
- Median New Hampshire town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Nashua 11
- Hillsborough County 52
- Median New Hampshire town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Nashua 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.02 E Long Hill | Hillsborough | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.51 W Hollis | Hillsborough | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.71 SW Pine Hill | Hillsborough | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.14 ESE Litchfield | Hillsborough | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.47 SSE Pine Hill | Hillsborough | 13:25 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 29%
- 1–2 in 12 71%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.02 E Long Hill | Hillsborough | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E (Ash)boire Fld Nashu | Hillsborough | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.51 W Hollis | Hillsborough | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.71 SW Pine Hill | Hillsborough | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.71 SW Pine Hill | Hillsborough | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 NNW Hudson | Hillsborough | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 NNW Hudson | Hillsborough | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.14 ESE Litchfield | Hillsborough | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.89 ESE Long Hill | Hillsborough | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Hudson Center | Hillsborough | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.47 SSE Pine Hill | Hillsborough | 12:48 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.47 SSE Pine Hill | Hillsborough | 12:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Nashua
- Londonderry 16 km · 20
- Derry 23 km · 21
- Manchester 27 km · 22
- Raymond 41 km · 16
- Exeter 51 km · 13
- Concord 54 km · 36
- Hampton 58 km · 12
Questions about hail in Nashua
How often does it hail in Nashua, New Hampshire?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Nashua since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #11 of 22 New Hampshire places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Nashua?
Most reports come in August, July, May. August alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Nashua?
1.25 in (half dollar size) on August 15, 2024 near 1.02 E Long Hill. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Nashua?
The most recent report in this data is from August 15, 2024 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Nashua had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 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.