Hail History

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Hail history for Candia, 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)Jun 23, 2024
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles60

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Candia on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 23, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Candia

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 26, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Severance
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Candia		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 20251 in
quarter		Martin
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Candia		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 Candia by year

2064072081091102111122131411516171819220121222123124125126

When hail season peaks near Candia

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (11) and June (9).

JanFebMarApr1May9Jun11Jul3Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Candia

Jul 18, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Deerfield (6 mi from Candia)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced golf ball-sized hail in Deerfield.

Jun 23, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Raymond (6 mi from Candia)

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

Jul 23, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Martin Corner (8 mi from Candia)

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

Jun 26, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Deerfield (7 mi from Candia)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Candia

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 24, 2008EF2Leavitts Hill
6 mi from Candia		4.9 mi long, 880 yd wide
Jul 24, 2008EF2Epsom
10 mi from Candia		5.2 mi long, 880 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Candia

60 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Candia since 2006, on 38 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 2, 2026damage reportedRaymond
1 wind report		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, estimatedHooksett, New Rye, Raymond
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedFremont
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 4, 202458 mph, estimatedChester, Fremont
2 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
Jul 16, 202358 mph, estimatedAuburn, Nottingham Square
2 wind reports		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 Candia; 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 Candia.

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