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Hail history for Atkinson, NH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Atkinson on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 15, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Atkinson
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Salem, Plaistow 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Atkinson |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Atkinson by year
When hail season peaks near Atkinson
Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (13) and August (8).
Largest hail storms near Atkinson
Jul 11, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · East Kingston (9 mi from Atkinson)
May 10, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Windham (8 mi from Atkinson)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail one and three quarter inches in diameter was reported to a local newspaper by the public.Jun 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Derry (9 mi from Atkinson)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Derry.Jun 27, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Derry (10 mi from Atkinson)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Derry.Aug 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Westville (2 mi from Atkinson)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Plaistow.Damaging thunderstorm winds near Atkinson
107 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Atkinson since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 26, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | damage reported | Windham, Hampstead, Haverhill 3 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Towles Corner 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Derry, Windham Depot 2 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Peppermint Corner 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Methuen 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Chester 2 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Westville, Sargent Corners 3 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Plaistow, Merrimac 2 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Marsh Corner 1 wind report |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Fremont 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 Atkinson; 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 Atkinson.
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