Hail History

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Hail history for Strafford, NH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20221.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 18, 2008
Hail days since 200614
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles52

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Strafford on 14 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 Strafford

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

Hail days near Strafford by year

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When hail season peaks near Strafford

Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (4).

JanFebMarAprMay4Jun7Jul2Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Strafford

Jul 18, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Strafford (0 mi from Strafford)

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 Strafford)

Aug 16, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Farmington (7 mi from Strafford)

Jul 28, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bow Lake Vlg (6 mi from Strafford)

Jul 8, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · South Barnstead (3 mi from Strafford)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Strafford

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 24, 2008EF2Epsom
9 mi from Strafford		5.2 mi long, 880 yd wide
Jul 24, 2008EF2South Barnstead
4 mi from Strafford		11.9 mi long, 880 yd wide
Jul 24, 2008EF2New Durham
9 mi from Strafford		8.4 mi long, 880 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Strafford

52 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Strafford since 2006, on 36 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 16, 2026damage reportedBarrington, Alton
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202660 mph, estimatedAlton, Strafford, Strafford Corner
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202567 mph, estimatedBerrys Corner
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, New Durham
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202458 mph, estimatedNorth Rochester
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202358 mph, estimatedFarmington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202260 mph, estimatedFarmington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202170 mph, estimatedGilmanton Ironworks
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 Strafford; 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 Strafford.

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