Hail History

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Hail history for Plaistow, NH

Last hail within 10 milesJul 22, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 16, 2008
Hail days since 200627
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles105

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Plaistow on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 16, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Plaistow

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 22, 20261 in
quarter		Salem, Plaistow
2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Plaistow		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 3, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Austin Corners
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Plaistow		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Plaistow by year

106207208109310211121132142151617182192203212222324125126

When hail season peaks near Plaistow

Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (11) and June (7).

JanFeb1MarApr1May7Jun11Jul4Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Plaistow

Jul 11, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · East Kingston (7 mi from Plaistow)

Aug 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Westville (0 mi from Plaistow)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Plaistow.

Jul 12, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Haverhill (4 mi from Plaistow)

Sep 13, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Salem (7 mi from Plaistow)

Jul 23, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Georgetown (8 mi from Plaistow)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Plaistow

105 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Plaistow since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 26, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 22, 2026damage reportedHampstead, Haverhill, Newburyport
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 202664 mph, measuredTowles Corner, Austin Corners
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202558 mph, estimatedPeppermint Corner
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedMethuen
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedWestville, Sargent Corners
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202458 mph, estimatedPlaistow, Merrimac
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 5, 202260 mph, estimatedSalem Depot
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202260 mph, estimatedKingston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202160 mph, estimatedPerkins Hill, Millville, Hampstead
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202158 mph, estimatedLawrence Muni Airport, Groveland
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Plaistow; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Plaistow.

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