Hail history for Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Every NOAA hail report filed in Rockingham County since 1963, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rockingham County
- Last hail
- Jul 22, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 10
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 16 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 3, 2014
172 reports on 66 days since 1963 · #1 of 10 New Hampshire counties
Hail map · Rockingham County
- 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 Rockingham County
The latest hail report in Rockingham County is from July 22, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 10 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on August 15, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Rockingham County logged 155 reports on 52 hail days, about 7.8 reports a year. That is about twice the median New Hampshire county (3.9 a year) and ranks #1 of 10 New Hampshire counties for all-time reports. Rockingham County holds 18% of all 975 hail reports in New Hampshire.
2% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 2% for the median New Hampshire county. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on July 3, 2014 near 1.01 E Stratham.
Reports were down 76% in 2016–2025 (30) compared with 2006–2015 (125). The busiest year was 2007, with 38 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in July (37% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rockingham County 7.8
- Median New Hampshire county 3.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rockingham County 52
- Median New Hampshire county 38.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rockingham County 2%
- Median New Hampshire county 2%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 3 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 3, 2025 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 1 | 1.10 in | — |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.01 E Stratham | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | Hampton Falls | 11:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | Exeter | 10:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.45 SW Chester | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NE Greenland | 17:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 64 37%
- 1–2 in 105 61%
- 2 in + 3 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Westville | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 NW Canobie Lake | 11:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.47 SSW Severance | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.86 SW North Hampton Center | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.51 W Austin Corners | 13:08 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.51 W Austin Corners | 13:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.45 SW Chester | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NE Greenland | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 E Raymond | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 1.10 inquarter | 0.86 SE Newington Station | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Chester | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.86 NW Exeter | 07:15 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Rockingham County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Derry | 21 | 1.75 in |
| Londonderry | 20 | 1.75 in |
| Raymond | 16 | 1.75 in |
| Exeter | 13 | 2.00 in |
| Portsmouth | 13 | 1.75 in |
| Hampton | 12 | 2.00 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epping | 5 | 5 | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Newmarket | 3 | 3 | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Hampton Beach | 1 | 1 | Aug 16, 2008 |
Questions about hail in Rockingham County
How often does it hail in Rockingham County, New Hampshire?
172 hail reports have been logged in Rockingham County since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 7.8 reports a year. That ranks #1 of 10 New Hampshire counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rockingham County?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rockingham County?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 3, 2014 near 1.01 E Stratham. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rockingham County?
The most recent report in this data is from July 22, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Rockingham County had in the last five years?
10 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 16 reports. The most recent was July 22, 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.