Hail HistoryHome › New Hampshire › Rockingham County › Derry
Hail history for Derry, NH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Derry on 34 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.
Derry ranks #509 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Derry
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Salem 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Derry |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Severance 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Derry |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Manchester Muni 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Derry |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Derry by year
When hail season peaks near Derry
Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (11) and August (9).
Largest hail storms near Derry
May 10, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Windham (6 mi from Derry)
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 (2 mi from Derry)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Derry.Jun 27, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Derry (1 mi from Derry)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Derry.Aug 15, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chester (3 mi from Derry)
National Weather Service description (English): A server thunderstorm dropped hail the size of golf balls in Chester, with hail lasting over 5 minutes.Sep 13, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Salem (9 mi from Derry)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Derry
79 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Derry since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Dec 23, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Londonderry, Bedford, Auburn 3 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2026 | damage reported | Litchfield, Windham, Hampstead 3 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Litchfield, Hudson 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Auburn, Derry, Windham Depot 3 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Reeds Ferry, West Windham 2 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Peppermint Corner 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Hudson Center 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Fremont 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Chester 2 wind reports |
| 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 Derry; 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
- Manchester
25 hail days - Nashua
25 hail days - Lawrence
28 hail days - Lowell
22 hail days - Lynn
23 hail days - Waltham
18 hail days - Somerville
30 hail days - Cambridge
31 hail days
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 Derry.
Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Derry's hail history on your website with our free widget →
Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near Derry with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →