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Hail history for Newport, NH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Newport on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 15, 2026. Hail is most common here in August and July.
Recent hail near Newport
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Lempster 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Newport |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Hastings, Guild, Croydon 3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Newport |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Newport by year
When hail season peaks near Newport
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (6) and July (4).
Largest hail storms near Newport
Sep 27, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newport (0 mi from Newport)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Newport.Jun 26, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hastings (8 mi from Newport)
National Weather Service description (English): Severe thunderstorms dropped hail the size of golf balls in New London.Jul 15, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lempster (9 mi from Newport)
Aug 4, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Puckershire (8 mi from Newport)
Jun 19, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Lempster (8 mi from Newport)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Newport
74 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Newport since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 18, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | damage reported | Claremont, Unity 3 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | South Cornish, Sunapee, Blodgett Lndg 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | West Claremont, Claremont, Quaker City 4 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Claremont 1 wind report |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Puckershire 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Lempster, Claremont 2 wind reports |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Lempster, Newport, Burkehaven 3 wind reports |
| Aug 4, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Goshen Four Corners 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Grantham 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | West Claremont, Claremont Muni Airport, Newport 3 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 Newport; 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 Newport.
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