Hail History

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Hail history for Bedford, NH

Last hail within 10 milesJul 15, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Jul 15, 2026
Hail days since 200629
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles94

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bedford on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jul 15, 2026. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Bedford

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 15, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Goffstown
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Bedford		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Severance
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Bedford		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Manchester Muni, Martin
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Bedford		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 20251 in
quarter		Baboosic
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Bedford		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 Bedford by year

206107308091103111121133141516171819320121322123224225226

When hail season peaks near Bedford

Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (10) and August (7).

JanFebMarApr5May5Jun10Jul7Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Bedford

Jul 23, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Martin Corner (8 mi from Bedford)

Jul 20, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Severance (9 mi from Bedford)

May 22, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Goffstown (7 mi from Bedford)

Sep 6, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Manchester Muni (6 mi from Bedford)

Jul 15, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Goffstown (10 mi from Bedford)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bedford

94 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bedford since 2006, on 53 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Dec 23, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedBedford, Londonderry, Auburn
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 22, 2026damage reportedLitchfield
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 2026damage reportedBedford, Litchfield, Hooksett
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 202660 mph, estimatedMartin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202660 mph, estimatedAuburn, Parker
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202558 mph, estimatedMerrimack, Reeds Ferry
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202558 mph, estimatedBaboosic, Mt Vernon, Goffstown
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 5, 202458 mph, estimatedNew Boston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedSargent
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202458 mph, estimatedNew Boston, Pinardville, Parker
3 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 Bedford; 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 Bedford.

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