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Hail history for Northfield, NH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Northfield on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 20, 2025. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Northfield
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Laconia, Hill 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Northfield |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Penacook 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Northfield |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Northfield by year
When hail season peaks near Northfield
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Northfield
Jul 19, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belmont (6 mi from Northfield)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced strong winds and 1.75 inch hail in Belmont.Jul 10, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gerrish (4 mi from Northfield)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail at the Canterbury rest stop on Interstate 93. Cars were dented and some car windows broken. Hail accumulated to a few inches in depth.Jul 20, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Laconia (10 mi from Northfield)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail associated with a severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of golf balls south of Laconia.Jul 9, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Laconia (9 mi from Northfield)
May 26, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Franklin (3 mi from Northfield)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Northfield
85 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Northfield since 2006, on 44 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Belmont 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Northfield, Sanbornton, Winnisquam 3 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 105 mph, estimated | Gaza 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Northfield 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Shaker Vlg 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Belmont 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Gilmanton 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Laconia 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Laconia 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Franklin Falls, Winnisquam, Sanbornton 5 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 Northfield; 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
- Franklin
21 hail days - Laconia
19 hail days - East Concord
23 hail days - Concord
23 hail days - Weare
25 hail days - Manchester
25 hail days - Bedford
29 hail days - Lebanon
19 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 Northfield.
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