Hail HistoryHome › New Hampshire › Merrimack County
Hail history for Merrimack County, NH
86 hail reports in Merrimack County since 2006 on 43 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 26, 2026.
Cities in Merrimack County
- Concord
23 hail days - East Concord
23 hail days - Franklin
21 hail days - Bow Bog
25 hail days - Pembroke
22 hail days - Hopkinton
23 hail days - South Hooksett
29 hail days - Suncook
25 hail days - Northfield
24 hail days - Epsom
17 hail days - Hooksett
30 hail days - Boscawen
24 hail days
Recent hail in Merrimack County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Danbury 1 hail report |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Davisville, Hastings, Pembroke 5 hail reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Martin 1 hail report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Hill 1 hail report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Danbury 1 hail report |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | West Hopkinton, North Sutton Airport, Dunbarton 5 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Merrimack County by year
When hail season peaks in Merrimack County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Merrimack County
154 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Merrimack County since 2006, on 80 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jul 5, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Hooksett 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Blodgett Lndg, Roby, Warner 5 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Northfield 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hooksett, West Henniker, New Rye 3 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hill Center 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Northfield 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Danbury 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | West Hopkinton, Bow Center 2 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | West Concord 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Dingit Corner, Chichester 2 wind reports |
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 Merrimack County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).