Hail History

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Hail history for Strafford, NH

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 26, 20221.25 in (50-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)Jul 18, 2008
Ane haili ijiin 200614
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon8
Tornado ijiin 10 mile3
Wind reports within 10 miles52

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Strafford on 14 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 Strafford

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

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Strafford meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Strafford

Of 14 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (4).

JanFebMarAprMay4Jun7Jul2Aug1SepOctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Strafford

Jul 18, 2008 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Strafford (0 mi from Strafford)

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 Strafford)

Aug 16, 2008 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Farmington (7 mi from Strafford)

Jul 28, 2018 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Bow Lake Vlg (6 mi from Strafford)

Jul 8, 2020 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · South Barnstead (3 mi from Strafford)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Strafford

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 24, 2008EF2Epsom
9 mi from Strafford		5.2 mi long, 880 yd wide
Jul 24, 2008EF2South Barnstead
4 mi from Strafford		11.9 mi long, 880 yd wide
Jul 24, 2008EF2New Durham
9 mi from Strafford		8.4 mi long, 880 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Strafford

52 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Strafford since 2006, on 36 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 16, 2026damage a reportedBarrington, Alton
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202660 mph, a estimatAlton, Strafford, Strafford Corner
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202567 mph, a estimatBerrys Corner
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, New Durham
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202458 mph, a estimatNorth Rochester
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202358 mph, a estimatFarmington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202260 mph, a estimatFarmington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202170 mph, a estimatGilmanton Ironworks
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 Strafford; 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 Strafford.

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