New Hampshire Hail Reports: Recent Hail Storms by Date and County
Every NOAA hail report in New Hampshire for the last 12 months, the counties hit hardest, and when hail season peaks. Updated Oct 30, 2026.
Last 12 months (Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 29, 2026): 32 hail reports in New Hampshire, 32 of them 1 inch (quarter size) or larger, the size NOAA's National Weather Service uses for severe hail. The largest was 2.00″ (golf ball) in Merrimack County on Jun 26, 2026. Most recent 1″+ report: Carroll County, Aug 8, 2026 (1.00″).
Hail hit your area? Next steps: the hail damage roof inspection guide (what to look for and when to call), hail damage roof repair and replacement costs, and the roof insurance claim payout calculator.
Recent hail reports in New Hampshire
| Date | County | Near | Hail size | About the size of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | Carroll | 3 Se Wakefield | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Rockingham | Westville | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Rockingham | Canobie Lake | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Hillsborough | Hancock | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Cheshire | Harrisville | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Hillsborough | Sargent | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Hillsborough | Hillsborough | 1.50″ | ping pong ball |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Hillsborough | South Weare | 1.25″ | quarter |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Sullivan | East Lempster | 1.75″ | golf ball |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Sullivan | North Charlestown | 1.75″ | golf ball |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Carroll | Conway | 1.25″ | quarter |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Grafton | Bethlehem | 1.50″ | ping pong ball |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Grafton | Littleton | 1.25″ | quarter |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Coos | Columbia | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Coos | Jefferson | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Coos | Lancaster | 1.25″ | quarter |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Merrimack | Danbury | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Grafton | Grafton Center | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Rockingham | Severance | 1.25″ | quarter |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Merrimack | Bow Mills | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Merrimack | Hopkinton | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Merrimack | Davisville | 2.00″ | golf ball |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Merrimack | Hastings | 1.75″ | golf ball |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Sullivan | Guild | 1.50″ | ping pong ball |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Sullivan | Croydon | 1.25″ | quarter |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Merrimack | Pembroke | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Sullivan | Cornish Mills | 1.50″ | ping pong ball |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Grafton | North Haverhill | 1.50″ | ping pong ball |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Coos | West Milan | 1.50″ | ping pong ball |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Coos | Groveton | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Cheshire | Chesham | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Cheshire | North Swanzey | 1.00″ | quarter |
Counties with the most 1″+ hail in the last 12 months
| County | Reports of 1″ or larger |
|---|---|
| Merrimack | 6 |
| Sullivan | 5 |
| Coos | 5 |
| Hillsborough | 4 |
| Grafton | 4 |
| Rockingham | 3 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Carroll | 2 |
When is hail season in New Hampshire?
Across 2024–2025, New Hampshire hail reports peaked in Jun. Average reports per month:
| Month | Avg reports / year | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | |
| Feb | 0 | |
| Mar | 0 | |
| Apr | 0 | |
| May | 5 | |
| Jun | 11 | |
| Jul | 4 | |
| Aug | 11 | |
| Sep | 2 | |
| Oct | 0 | |
| Nov | 0 | |
| Dec | 0 |
After a hail storm: what to do about your roof
- Look from the ground first: dented gutters, downspouts, vents and AC fins are the easiest signs hail was big enough to hurt shingles. Don't climb a wet or steep roof.
- Get an inspection. The inspection guide covers what bruising and granule loss look like and what an inspection costs.
- Check your deadline and deductible. Many policies set a time limit to file and some use a percentage wind/hail deductible; the claim calculator shows what you'd net.
- Price it yourself before the adjuster does: hail damage repair vs replacement costs.
Hail around 1 inch and larger is generally the range where asphalt shingle damage becomes likely; smaller hail can still damage older or brittle roofs. A report near you is a reason to inspect, not proof of damage.
Other states: Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Illinois, Nebraska, Minnesota, South Dakota, Missouri, Wisconsin, Iowa, Colorado, Ohio, or the national hail report map list.
Sources and how this updates
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, hail events 2024–2026 (finalized data through Jul 31, 2026; bulk files: StormEvents_details-ftp_v1.0_d2024_c20260728.csv.gz, StormEvents_details-ftp_v1.0_d2025_c20260819.csv.gz, StormEvents_details-ftp_v1.0_d2026_c20261026.csv.gz).
- NOAA Storm Prediction Center, daily storm reports (preliminary hail reports, 2026-07-01 through 2026-10-29). SPC days run 12Z to 12Z, so a late-night storm can appear under the prior date.
- Hail size comparisons: NOAA National Weather Service, SKYWARN hail size chart.
Data refreshed Oct 30, 2026. Preliminary SPC reports can be duplicated or revised; NCEI replaces them with quality-controlled records about three months later. A report marks where a spotter or station saw hail, not every roof that was hit.
Frequently asked questions
How many hail storms has New Hampshire had this year?
NOAA logged 32 hail reports in New Hampshire between Oct 30, 2025 and Oct 29, 2026, 32 of them 1 inch or larger.
When is hail season in New Hampshire?
Jun had the most hail reports in New Hampshire across 2024–2025 (NOAA Storm Events Database).
What was the biggest hail in New Hampshire in the last year?
2.00″ (golf ball) in Merrimack County on Jun 26, 2026, per NOAA reports.
Last reviewed 2026-10-30. Results are estimates for planning; confirm quantities with your supplier and requirements with your local building code and the manufacturer's instructions.