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Hail history for Dover, NH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dover on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 19, 2015. Hail is most common here in August and July.
Dover ranks #842 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Dover
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Dover in the last two years.
Hail days near Dover by year
When hail season peaks near Dover
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (8) and July (7).
Largest hail storms near Dover
Jul 19, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · North Berwick (10 mi from Dover)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 2.75 inch hail in North Berwick.Jun 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dover (0 mi from Dover)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Dover.Jul 15, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rochester (9 mi from Dover)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Rochester.Jul 18, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Barrington (9 mi from Dover)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced numerous reports of hail between 1 and 1.75 inches in Barrington.Aug 4, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cider Hill (10 mi from Dover)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced eight minutes of 1.75 inch hail on Fall Mill Road in York.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dover
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2006 | F1 | North Berwick 9 mi from Dover |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dover
83 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dover since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jul 15, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Barrington, Nottingham, Rochester 5 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Great Works 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 67 mph, estimated | Berrys Corner 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Dover, Great Works 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Lee, Madbury 2 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Newmarket 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Madbury 1 wind report |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Newmarket, Durham 2 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | East Barrington, Great Works 2 wind reports |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Madbury, Rollinsford 2 wind reports |
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 Dover; 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
- Rochester
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26 hail days - North Andover
29 hail days - Lawrence
28 hail days
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 Dover.
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