Hail History

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Hail history for Barrington, NH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 19, 2015
Hail days since 200618
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles79

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Barrington on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 19, 2015. Hail is most common here in August and June.

Recent hail near Barrington

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

Hail days near Barrington by year

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When hail season peaks near Barrington

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (7) and June (6).

JanFebMarAprMay6Jun5Jul7AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Barrington

Jul 19, 2015 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rochester (6 mi from Barrington)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 2.5 inch hail in Rochester.

Jul 18, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Strafford (10 mi from Barrington)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced multiple reports of hail between 1 and 2 inches in diameter in Strafford.

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

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

Jul 15, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rochester (6 mi from Barrington)

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

Aug 13, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rollinsford (10 mi from Barrington)

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

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Barrington

79 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Barrington since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jun 24, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 16, 2026damage reportedBarrington, Nottingham, Rochester
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202660 mph, estimatedStrafford, Strafford Corner
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202567 mph, estimatedBerrys Corner
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedNorthwood Center
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202458 mph, estimatedDover
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedLee, Madbury
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202470 mph, estimatedNewmarket
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202458 mph, estimatedMadbury
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 8, 202358 mph, estimatedDurham
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202358 mph, estimatedEast Barrington
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 Barrington; 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 Barrington.

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