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Hail history for Rockingham, VT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rockingham on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 29, 2012. Hail is most common here in August and July.
Recent hail near Rockingham
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Charlestown 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Rockingham |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Rockingham by year
When hail season peaks near Rockingham
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (7) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Rockingham
May 29, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Bellows Falls (4 mi from Rockingham)
National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg sized hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Bellows Falls.Aug 7, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bellows Falls (4 mi from Rockingham)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell during a thunderstorm near Bellows Falls, and covered the ground. In addition, downed trees were reported on Route 121 due to strong thunderstorm winds.Aug 7, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Walpole (8 mi from Rockingham)
Jul 8, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Quaker City (7 mi from Rockingham)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail about 3 miles east of Charlestown.Jul 15, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Charlestown (10 mi from Rockingham)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rockingham
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2022 | EF1 | North Charlestown 10 mi from Rockingham |
| May 4, 2018 | EF0 | North Walpole 4 mi from Rockingham |
| May 4, 2018 | EF0 | South Charlestown 4 mi from Rockingham |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rockingham
92 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rockingham since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on May 29, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | damage reported | Bellows Falls, Springfield 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Walpole, Westminster West 2 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | South Acworth 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Saxtons River 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Walpole 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Westminster 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Andover, Springfield Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Charlestown 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Springfield, Walpole, North Walpole 3 wind reports |
| May 21, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Alstead 1 wind report |
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 Rockingham; 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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25 hail days - Hartford
17 hail days - Lebanon
19 hail days - Hanover
18 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 Rockingham.
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