Hail History

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Hail history for Chester, NH

Last hail within 10 milesJun 26, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 15, 2024
Hail days since 200631
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles73

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chester on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 15, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Chester

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 26, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Severance
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Chester		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Manchester Muni
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Chester		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 Chester by year

20620750810921021111231321411516171819220121222123224125126

When hail season peaks near Chester

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (10) and June (9).

JanFebMarApr1May9Jun10Jul8Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Chester

Jun 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Derry (7 mi from Chester)

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

Jun 27, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Derry (6 mi from Chester)

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

Jun 23, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Raymond (7 mi from Chester)

National Weather Service description (English): A supercell severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of golf balls on RT. 101 in Epping.

Aug 15, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chester (2 mi from Chester)

National Weather Service description (English): A server thunderstorm dropped hail the size of golf balls in Chester, with hail lasting over 5 minutes.

Jul 20, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Severance (7 mi from Chester)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chester

73 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chester since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Dec 23, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedLondonderry, Auburn
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 22, 2026damage reportedHampstead
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedRaymond
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202660 mph, estimatedAuburn, Derry, Windham Depot
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202558 mph, estimatedRaymond
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202558 mph, estimatedPeppermint Corner
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedFremont
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 4, 202458 mph, estimatedChester, Fremont
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedSouth Candia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 8, 202358 mph, estimatedFremont
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 Chester; 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 Chester.

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