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Hail history for Strafford County, NH
59 hail reports in Strafford County since 2006 on 21 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 19, 2015.
Cities in Strafford County
- Dover
21 hail days - Rochester
18 hail days - Somersworth
20 hail days - Durham
27 hail days - Barrington
18 hail days - Lee
23 hail days - Farmington
18 hail days - Strafford
14 hail days - Rollinsford
20 hail days
Recent hail in Strafford County
No hail was reported in Strafford County in the last two years.
Hail days in Strafford County by year
When hail season peaks in Strafford County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Strafford County
95 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Strafford County since 2006, on 53 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jun 24, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Milton 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Middleton, Rochester, Somersworth 5 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Strafford, Strafford Corner 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 67 mph, estimated | Berrys Corner 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | New Durham, Farmington 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | North Rochester, Dover 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Lee, Madbury 2 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Madbury 1 wind report |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Durham 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | East Barrington 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 Strafford County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).