Hail History

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Hail history for Manchester, NH

Last hail within 10 milesJun 26, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 15, 2024
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles83

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Manchester on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 15, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Manchester ranks #163 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Manchester

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 26, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Severance
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Manchester		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Manchester Muni, Martin
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Manchester		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 Manchester by year

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When hail season peaks near Manchester

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and August (6).

JanFebMarApr3May5Jun9Jul6Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Manchester

Aug 15, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chester (9 mi from Manchester)

National Weather Service description (English): A server thunderstorm dropped hail the size of golf balls in Chester, with hail lasting over 5 minutes.

Jul 23, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hooksett (8 mi from Manchester)

Jul 20, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Severance (4 mi from Manchester)

May 22, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Goffstown (8 mi from Manchester)

Sep 6, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Manchester Muni (5 mi from Manchester)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Manchester

83 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Manchester since 2006, on 50 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 16, 2026damage reportedBedford, Hooksett
3 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, Hooksett
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202558 mph, estimatedBaboosic, Goffstown
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 4, 202458 mph, estimatedChester
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedSouth Candia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202458 mph, estimatedPinardville, Parker
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202458 mph, estimatedMerrimack
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 Manchester; 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 Manchester.

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