Hail History

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Hail history for Rochester, NH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 19, 2015
Hail days since 200618
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles87

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rochester on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 19, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Rochester ranks #901 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Rochester

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Rochester in the last two years.

Hail days near Rochester by year

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When hail season peaks near Rochester

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (6).

JanFebMarAprMay6Jun6Jul6AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Rochester

Jul 19, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · North Berwick (9 mi from Rochester)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 2.75 inch hail in North Berwick.

Jun 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dover (9 mi from Rochester)

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

Jul 15, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rochester (0 mi from Rochester)

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

Jul 18, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Barrington (7 mi from Rochester)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced numerous reports of hail between 1 and 1.75 inches in Barrington.

Aug 13, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rollinsford (8 mi from Rochester)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of golf balls in Rollinsford.

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rochester

87 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rochester since 2006, on 56 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jun 24, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 16, 2026damage reportedBarrington, Rochester, Somersworth
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202660 mph, estimatedStrafford Corner
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202567 mph, estimatedBerrys Corner
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 5, 202458 mph, estimatedFarmington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202458 mph, estimatedDover, North Rochester
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202458 mph, estimatedMadbury
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202358 mph, estimatedEast Barrington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202358 mph, estimatedFarmington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 23, 202264 mph, estimatedRollinsford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 14, 202260 mph, estimatedSouth Berwick
1 wind report		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 Rochester; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Rochester.

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