Hail in Strafford County, NH
NOAA radar has confirmed 2 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Strafford County since 2025, the largest 1.8″ (golf ball) on July 20, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was September 6, 2025.
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About Strafford County, NH
Strafford County lies in southeastern New Hampshire, a region of low hills, lakes, and river valleys between the seacoast and the interior highlands. Hail is occasional but can run sizable when a summer cold front sparks a strong cell, with the largest stones reaching golf ball range on rare days. The Portland, ME (KGYX) radar sits about 56 miles to the northeast and keeps the county within workable range.
The hail record for Strafford County, NH
July does most of the damage here; Strafford County is comparatively quiet the rest of the year.
Strafford County is no Plains hot spot, but the storms that do reach it have still dropped hail up to 1.8″.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Strafford County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 2 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Strafford County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Strafford County?
Hail in Strafford County is concentrated in July, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Strafford County?
Radar confirmed 1.8-inch hail, about golf ball size, on July 20, 2025.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Did it hail in Strafford County in 2026?
No 1-inch-or-larger hail has been confirmed in Strafford County so far in 2026.
How much does hail roof damage cost to repair?
It ranges widely. Minor repairs can run a few hundred dollars, while a full roof replacement on an average home often runs $8,000–$20,000+ depending on size, pitch, and material. What you actually pay depends on your deductible and whether your policy is replacement-cost or actual-cash-value.
Can I protect my roof from hail?
You can't stop hail, but impact-resistant (Class 4) shingles hold up far better than standard asphalt and often earn an insurance discount. If you're replacing a roof in a hail-prone area, they're worth pricing out.
Recent confirmed hail near Strafford County, NH
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Strafford County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.