Hail History

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Hail history for Hooksett, NH

Last hail within 10 milesJun 26, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 9, 2007
Hail days since 200630
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles77

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hooksett on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 9, 2007. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Hooksett

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 26, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Severance, Bow Mills, Pembroke
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Hooksett		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 20251 in
quarter		Martin
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Hooksett		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Dunbarton, Bow Center
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Hooksett		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Hooksett by year

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When hail season peaks near Hooksett

Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (11) and June (8).

JanFebMarApr4May8Jun11Jul6Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Hooksett

Jul 9, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Concord (8 mi from Hooksett)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 2 inch hail in Concord.

Jun 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bow Center (5 mi from Hooksett)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Bow Center.

Jul 23, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Bow Mills (6 mi from Hooksett)

Jul 20, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Severance (8 mi from Hooksett)

May 22, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Goffstown (8 mi from Hooksett)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hooksett

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 24, 2008EF2Leavitts Hill
9 mi from Hooksett		4.9 mi long, 880 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hooksett

77 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hooksett since 2006, on 48 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jul 5, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedAuburn
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 2026damage reportedBedford, Hooksett
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 202660 mph, estimatedMartin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202558 mph, estimatedHooksett, New Rye
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202558 mph, estimatedGoffstown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202560 mph, estimatedBow Center
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202458 mph, estimatedNorth Pembroke
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedSouth Candia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202458 mph, estimatedPinardville, Parker
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202358 mph, estimatedManchester
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 Hooksett; 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 Hooksett.

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