Hail History

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Hail history for Salem, NH

Last hail within 10 milesJul 22, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 16, 2008
Hail days since 200631
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles108

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Salem on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 16, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Salem

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 22, 20261 in
quarter		Salem, Plaistow
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Salem		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Salem by year

1063075082092101111122132141151617181194203211221232425126

When hail season peaks near Salem

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and June (7).

JanFeb1MarApr1May7Jun12Jul6Aug4SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Salem

May 10, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Windham (5 mi from Salem)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail one and three quarter inches in diameter was reported to a local newspaper by the public.

Jun 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Derry (8 mi from Salem)

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

Jun 27, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Derry (9 mi from Salem)

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

Aug 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Westville (6 mi from Salem)

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

Jul 12, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Haverhill (6 mi from Salem)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Salem

108 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Salem since 2006, on 60 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 22, 2026damage reportedWindham, Hampstead, Haverhill
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 2026damage reportedHudson
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202660 mph, estimatedDerry, Windham Depot
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202558 mph, estimatedWest Windham
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202558 mph, estimatedDracut, Shawsheen Vlg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202558 mph, estimatedPeppermint Corner
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedMethuen
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedWestville, Sargent Corners
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202458 mph, estimatedPlaistow
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202458 mph, estimatedMarsh Corner
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 Salem; 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 Salem.

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