Hail History

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Hail history for Barnstead, NH

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 15, 20241.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)Jul 18, 2008
Ane haili ijiin 200621
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon12
Tornado ijiin 10 mile2
Wind reports within 10 miles61

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Barnstead on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Jul 18, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Barnstead

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

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Barnstead meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Barnstead

Of 21 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (9) and June (6).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Barnstead

Jul 18, 2008 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Strafford (6 mi from Barnstead)

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

Jun 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alton (9 mi from Barnstead)

Jul 28, 2018 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Bow Lake Vlg (10 mi from Barnstead)

Jul 8, 2020 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · South Barnstead (4 mi from Barnstead)

Jun 30, 2021 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Gilmanton (8 mi from Barnstead)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Barnstead

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 24, 2008EF2Epsom
8 mi from Barnstead		5.2 mi long, 880 yd wide
Jul 24, 2008EF2South Barnstead
4 mi from Barnstead		11.9 mi long, 880 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Barnstead

61 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Barnstead since 2006, on 40 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 16, 2026damage a reportedAlton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202660 mph, a estimatAlton, Strafford
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202558 mph, a estimatGilmanton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202560 mph, a estimatGilmanton Ironworks
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, a estimatNorthwood Center
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 5, 202458 mph, a estimatGilmanton Ironworks, Alton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202458 mph, a estimatChichester
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202260 mph, a estimatLoudon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202170 mph, a estimatGilmanton Ironworks
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 23, 202058 mph, a estimatRings Corner
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 Barnstead; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Barnstead.

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