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Hail history for Wakefield, NH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wakefield on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 26, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Wakefield
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Wakefield 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Wakefield |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Wakefield by year
When hail season peaks near Wakefield
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and August (6).
Largest hail storms near Wakefield
Jun 26, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Acton (6 mi from Wakefield)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Acton.Jun 15, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ossipee (9 mi from Wakefield)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm brought large golf ball sized hail that covered the ground in Ossipee, NH. A few small branches snapped as well.Aug 26, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Woodman (5 mi from Wakefield)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of golf balls in Woodman.Jun 23, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Union (5 mi from Wakefield)
Jun 6, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · East Wakefield (5 mi from Wakefield)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wakefield
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2008 | EF2 | South Wolfeboro 5 mi from Wakefield |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wakefield
49 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wakefield since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Mar 26, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Milton, Acton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Wakefield, Middleton 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Acton 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Brookfield 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Ossipee 1 wind report |
| Nov 30, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Province Lake 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Middleton Corners 1 wind report |
| Sep 15, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Acton, Shapleigh 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Brookfield 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Laskey Corner 1 wind report |
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 Wakefield; 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 Wakefield.
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