Hail History

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Hail history for South Hooksett, 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 200629
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles81

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Hooksett on 29 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.

Recent hail near South Hooksett

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 26, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Severance, Pembroke
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from South Hooksett		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Manchester Muni, Martin
2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from South Hooksett		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Bow Center
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from South 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 South Hooksett by year

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When hail season peaks near South Hooksett

Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (10) and August (7).

JanFebMarApr3May7Jun10Jul7Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near South Hooksett

Jun 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bow Center (9 mi from South Hooksett)

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

Aug 15, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chester (10 mi from South Hooksett)

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

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

Jul 20, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Severance (3 mi from South Hooksett)

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

Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Hooksett

81 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Hooksett since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Dec 23, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedBedford, Auburn
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 2026damage reportedBedford, Hooksett
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 202660 mph, estimatedMartin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202660 mph, estimatedAuburn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202558 mph, estimatedReeds Ferry, Hooksett, New Rye
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202558 mph, estimatedGoffstown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 4, 202458 mph, estimatedChester
2 wind reports		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 South 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 South Hooksett.

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