Hail History

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Hail history for Northwood, NH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 15, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 18, 2008
Hail days since 200618
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles48

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Northwood on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 18, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Northwood

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

Hail days near Northwood by year

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When hail season peaks near Northwood

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and August (5).

JanFebMarAprMay3Jun9Jul5Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Northwood

Jul 18, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Strafford (9 mi from Northwood)

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

Jul 18, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Deerfield (5 mi from Northwood)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced golf ball-sized hail in Deerfield.

Aug 13, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Gonic (10 mi from Northwood)

Jun 26, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Deerfield (5 mi from Northwood)

Jul 28, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bow Lake Vlg (3 mi from Northwood)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Northwood

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 24, 2008EF2Leavitts Hill
8 mi from Northwood		4.9 mi long, 880 yd wide
Jul 24, 2008EF2Epsom
7 mi from Northwood		5.2 mi long, 880 yd wide
Jul 24, 2008EF2South Barnstead
8 mi from Northwood		11.9 mi long, 880 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Northwood

48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Northwood since 2006, on 33 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 16, 2026damage reportedBarrington, Nottingham
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202660 mph, estimatedStrafford, Strafford Corner
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202567 mph, estimatedBerrys Corner
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedNorthwood Center
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedLee, Madbury
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202460 mph, estimatedEpping
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202358 mph, estimatedEast Barrington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202358 mph, estimatedNottingham Square
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202260 mph, estimatedEast Barrington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 25, 202058 mph, estimatedDeerfield
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 Northwood; 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 Northwood.

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