Hail History

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Hail history for Barnstead, 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 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles61

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Barnstead on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 18, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Barnstead

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

Hail days near Barnstead by year

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When hail season peaks near Barnstead

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and June (6).

JanFebMarAprMay6Jun9Jul4Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Barnstead

Jul 18, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Strafford (6 mi from Barnstead)

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 Barnstead)

Jul 28, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bow Lake Vlg (10 mi from Barnstead)

Jul 8, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · South Barnstead (4 mi from Barnstead)

Jun 30, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Gilmanton (8 mi from Barnstead)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Barnstead

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 24, 2008EF2Epsom
8 mi from Barnstead		5.2 mi long, 880 yd wide
Jul 24, 2008EF2South Barnstead
4 mi from Barnstead		11.9 mi long, 880 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Barnstead

61 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Barnstead since 2006, on 40 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 16, 2026damage reportedAlton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202660 mph, estimatedAlton, Strafford
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202558 mph, estimatedGilmanton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202560 mph, estimatedGilmanton Ironworks
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedNorthwood Center
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 5, 202458 mph, estimatedGilmanton Ironworks, Alton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202458 mph, estimatedChichester
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202260 mph, estimatedLoudon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202170 mph, estimatedGilmanton Ironworks
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 23, 202058 mph, estimatedRings Corner
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 Barnstead; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Barnstead.

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