Hail history for Rockingham County, NH

Rockingham County has 169 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 105 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on July 3, 2014.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 169 since 1963

1″ or larger 105 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · July 3, 2014

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Rockingham County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Rockingham County's peak: July.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 169 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 3, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 3, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 3, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
August 15, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
June 23, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
June 23, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
June 5, 2024	1.1″	Quarter
July 18, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Rockingham County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

May 3, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of half dollars in Kensington, NH.

August 15, 2024 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A server thunderstorm dropped hail the size of golf balls in Chester, with hail lasting over 5 minutes.

July 3, 2014 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A severe thunderstorm produced 2.00 inch hail on Raeder Road in Stratham.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	4	2	0	7	88	45	23

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Rockingham County

Has it ever hailed in Rockingham County?

Yes — 169 hail events have been recorded for Rockingham County, NH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 105 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Rockingham County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Rockingham County, NH is May 3, 2025, with 1.25″ (half dollar) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Rockingham County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on July 3, 2014. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More New Hampshire hail history

All 10 New Hampshire counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.