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Coastal Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1996 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
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Hail reports
71
Floods since 1996
323
All events
3
Deaths
$65.8M
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
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The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
High surf and rip currents impacted the New Hampshire Seacoast all weekend long as Hurricane Erin passed well off to the east with multiple rescues being recorded. A farther and son were caught in a rip current on the evening of August 24th at Hampton Beach. There were no lifegua…
A man and woman from Massachusetts died and 6 others had to be rescued when a strong rip current developed along the beach in Seabrook, New Hampshire. Both victims were administered CPR at the scene and taken to a nearby hospital. The 49-year-old man was pronounced dead shortly a…
In the Portsmouth region at the Seavey Island gauge, the tide reached 13.17 feet MLLW at 1212 pm. The storm surge was recorded at 3.33 feet. The Hampton, New Hampshire gage topped out at 14.20 feet MLLW with a storm surge of 4.20 feet. The water level at the Seavey Island and Ham…
An intense and rapidly deepening area of low pressure over the Great Lakes region (975 mb) combined with modestly high astronomical tides to produce the third highest storm tide ever in Portland (records 1912-present). In the Portsmouth region at the relatively new Seavey Island …
Along the Seacoast of New Hampshire, the astronomical tide was 10.3 feet MLLW at 1030 am. The storm tide reached 13.2 feet MLLW due to an accompanying 2.9 foot storm surge. Flood stage is 11.0 feet MLLW in Hampton Beach. Significant flooding occurred in Rye and Hampton where ocea…
In Hampton, New Hampshire, major flooding occurred along the New Hampshire seacoast where up to 3 feet of water covered some roadways in the Back Bay area of Hampton. Route 1A was shut down at Wallis Sands Beach. Ocean Boulevard was also closed in Rye as large rocks, the size of …
High astronomical tides combined with strong northeast winds and large battering waves to produce severe coastal flooding across most of the New Hampshire coast. Many roads were closed and residents evacuated. Damage to marinas, buoys, docks and coastal property was significant. …
Drought Drought
The USDM on June 2nd had 100% of the county in Severe Drought (D2). By June 30th, this was reduced to 34% Severe Drought, and 66% Moderate Drought. Precipitation for June averaged 3.57 inches across Rockingham County, roughly at monthly norms. Surface conditions remained steady w…
Drought Drought
The USDM on April 28 had 11% of Rockingham County in Severe Drought (D2), but by the end of May severe drought expanded significantly to cover nearly 100% (99.97%) of the county. May rainfall averaged 4.64 inches, well above normal by 1.25'. However, one wet May wasn't enough to …
Drought Drought
Rockingham County averaged 3.74 inches of precipitation in April, approximately 1.39 inches below normal. The USDM on March 31st had 11% of the county in Severe Drought (D2) and 57% in Moderate Drought (D1). By the end of the month the only change was an expansion of D1 to 89% of…
Drought Drought
Rockingham County averaged 2.83 inches of precipitation in March, approximately 0.94 inches below normal, marking the 3rd driest June through March stretch with deficits over 10 inches. The USDM on March 31st had 11% of the county in Severe Drought (D2) and 57% in Moderate Drough…
Blizzard Blizzard
Accumulating snow began early in the morning on the 23rd, but winds were already gusty during the evening of the 22nd. As a result visibility was quickly reduced to 1/2 mile or less shortly after the snow started falling. During the mid morning into the early afternoon the Portsm…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow overspread the Seacoast by midday on the 25th. Within an hour or two snow was moderate to heavy at times as an intense band of lift moved into the region. Snowfall rates were one to two inches per hour during the heavy snow. Snow continued overnight into the 26th, with occas…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow overspread the Seacoast midday on the 2nd. Warmer air near the coast delayed the onset of accumulating snow, but steady light to moderate snow picked up in the afternoon and continued into the evening. Snow tapered off after midnight on the 3rd. Snowfall totals range from 4 …
Drought Drought
Rockingham County averaged 1.78 inches of precipitation in December, approximately 2.3 inches below normal. The July'December stretch was the 5th driest on record. Level 2 water restrictions in Exeter remained in place as reservoir levels failed to recover. The USDM on December 3…
Drought Drought
Rockingham County averaged 2.04 inches of precipitation in November, approximately 2 inches below normal. The rainfall deficits carried over from summer grew near 6 inches, making it the 7th driest stretch between July through November on record. The USDM on November 25th had 49%…
Drought Drought
Rockingham County averaged 2.48 inches of precipitation in September, approximately an inch below normal. The rainfall deficits carried over from summer grew near 4 inches, making it the 9th driest stretch between July through September on record. The USDM on September 30th had 6…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Light snow overspread the area in the evening on the 15th. This continued into the morning of the 16th when an area of strong warm air advection resulted in a laterally translating band of moderate to heavy snow. This swept through the region by the afternoon of the 16th. Periods…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow overspread the area in the late evening on the 8th. Strong warm air advection resulted in a broad area of steady snow. A focused band of heavier snow lifted through the Seacoast, with a dry slot eventually approaching and leading to lighter snowfall. At times a very deep sno…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
An early season heat wave impacted New Hampshire from June 17th through the 20th with the peak of the heat occurring June 19th-20th when excessive heat was observed through southern and central parts of the state. Heat index values reached above 105F across southern New Hampshire…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
In the Portsmouth region at the Seavey Island gauge, the tide reached 11.97 feet MLLW at 10:47AM. The storm surge was recorded at 2.07 feet. In Hampton, New Hampshire, Highland Ave along NH101 flooded due to high water levels and battering surf. Most closures were due to inundati…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow squalls arrived at the Seacoast during the afternoon on the 14th. The Portsmouth International Airport at Pease reported visibility of one quarter mile with winds gusting to 25 mph. The squalls lasted about 20 minutes at any given location before conditions improved. Snowfal…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Some light snow began during the evening of the 6th with ocean effect showers moving westward into the Seacoast. The moderate snow began later in the evening on the 6th. Several rounds of heavy snow with snowfall rates in excess of 1 to 2 inches per hour occurred through the even…
High Wind High Wind
Southeast winds increased during the overnight hours on December 17th as the surface low approached the region. By daybreak on the 18th, strong to damaging onshore southeast winds impacted the entire state. Impacts were greatest across the Seacoast region of the state and on the …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Rain changed to snow at the Seacoast during the morning on the 14th. Snowfall became moderate to heavy at times during the afternoon, where snowfall rates and lower sun angle helped snow accumulate. Snowfall totals ranged from 6 to 10 inches.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
By the evening on the 3rd wind chills were reaching -30 degrees. Ambient air temperatures continued to fall into the double digits below zero with winds gusting in excess of 35 mph. The coldest wind chill values approached -40 degrees early on the 4th before winds gradually began…
High Wind High Wind
The Seacoast experienced three periods of strong to damaging winds. One in the early morning hours of the 23rd generally had wind gusts in the 40 to 50 mph range. A second during the morning to midday period featured wind gusts of 60 to 65 mph. The final round of strong wind gust…
Drought Drought
On August 30th drought monitor, Rockingham County was 8% in extreme drought and 92% in severe drought. By the end of the month, 5% of the county was in severe drought and 95% in moderate drought. The improvement was the result of widespread shower activity with most of the county…
Drought Drought
On the August 2nd drought monitor, Rockingham County was 87% in severe drought and 13% moderate drought. By the end of the month, 92% of the county was in severe drought. The deterioration was the result of spotty shower activity with most of the county receiving between 1 and 3 …
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow squalls crossed the Seacoast between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm. The Portsmouth International Airport at Pease observed a visibility of 1/4 mile and a wind gust of 27 knots at 7:32 pm.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow overspread the Seacoast early in the morning on the 25th. A hybrid type snow band pushed through the area then gradually transitioned into a laterally quasi-stationary band which generally remained north of the area. Moderate to occasionally heavy snowfall occurred during th…
Blizzard Blizzard
Light snow began on the morning of the 29th, with the intensity of snowfall picking up after daybreak. An intense band of snow developed around mid morning over southern New England and remained mostly over the Gulf of Maine until midday. The band backed into the Seacoast and rem…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
In Hampton, the astronomical tide was 8.8 feet with a storm surge of 3.6 feet at high tide to reach a 12.4 foot storm tide. Flood stage in Hampton is 11.0 feet (MLLW). The Seavey Island tide gauge topped out at 11.6 feet (MLLW). Widespread flooding occurred along the back bay are…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow overspread the Seacoast very early in the morning on the 7th. Snow was moderate to heavy through daybreak, after which the snow remained generally light through mid afternoon. The heaviest snow remained just offshore, but snow totals ranged from 5 to 7 inches.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
The astronomical high tide in Hampton of 9.2ft combined with a storm surge of 1.5ft to reach a 11.7ft storm tide, which was .7ft above the minor flood stage. The tide remained above flood stage for 2 hours and 9 minutes at the Hampton tide gage. In addition, large, battering wave…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow moved into the area on the evening of the 1st and continued through the morning hours on the 2nd. The bulk of the accumulation came with moderate to heavy snow in the mesoscale snow band as it moved north through New Hampshire. Snowfall rates were 1 inch per hour at times, a…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
The astronomical tide in Hampton of 9.2 feet combined with a storm surge of 2.8 feet at high tide to reach a 12.0 foot storm tide (flood stages is 11.0 feet). The tide remained above flood stage for 2 hours and 12 minutes at the Hampton tide gage. The new Seavey Island tide gauge…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow began just after midnight on the 17th. Snow quickly became heavy as an intense band of snow moved through the area. While the band became stationary north of the Seacoast, as it moved through snowfall rates of 3 to 4 inches per hour were observed. During mid morning hours an…
Drought Drought
Drought classification remained the same throughout the entire region during the month of November with D2 and D3 classification remaining centered across southeast New Hampshire. Severe drought impacted 19% of the state with 11% of the state under Extreme drought conditions. Due…
Drought Drought
The drought peaked in intensity during the first week of October before beneficial widespread rains impacted the state towards the middle of October. Concord received a monthly rainfall total of 5.11, Manchester received 4.01, and Durham received 4.59. Conditions became dry once …
Drought Drought
The drought peaked in intensity during the first week of October before beneficial widespread rains impacted the state towards the middle of October. Concord received a monthly rainfall total of 5.11, Manchester received 4.01, Whitefield received 5.48, and Durham received 4.59. E…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
The astronomical tide in Hampton of 9.4 feet combined with minimal storm surge of 0.3 feet at high tide to reach a 9.5 foot storm tide (MLLW) which is short of flood stage inundation impacts. Flood stage in Hampton is 11.0 feet (MLLW). Although winds were offshore, large, long pe…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
In Hampton, the astronomical tide was 10.1 feet with a storm surge of 1.5 feet at high tide to reach an 11.6 foot storm tide. Flood stage in Hampton is 11.0 feet (MLLW). Although winds were offshore, large, long period swell entered the Gulf of Maine leading to splash-over along …
Drought Drought
Drought continued to expand and intensified through the month of September with the state of New Hampshire recording the 7th driest September on record. D2 severe drought expanded to cover every county in New Hampshire by the end of the month. In addition, an area of D3 extreme d…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm Isaias brought moderate impacts to Rockingham County with scattered reports of trees and branches down leading to scattered power outages. Storm surge remained around 1 foot but hit at low tide with no coastal flooding reported.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
On the night of May 7th the highest astronomical tide of the month of 10.65 ft MLLW combined with a storm surge of .8 ft to cause minor flooding in the Hampton Beach Area. A report along with photos from Johnson Ave, showed up to 1 foot of inundation along with water reaching up …
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
The astronomical tide in Hampton was 8.44 feet with the storm tide topping out at 11.38 feet. The resulting 2.94 foot storm surge kept the Hampton tide gauge above flood stage for over an hour. In Hampton, significant splash-over occurred along the North Beach Seawall with struct…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
On the evening of December 1st a band of heavy snowfall lifted out of Massachusetts into Seacoast New Hampshire. Snowfall rates were observed to be in excess of 1 inch per hour in the late evening before snow began to taper. Snow came in waves through the day on December 2nd, add…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
A King Tide event coincided with a weak area of low pressure which brought a foot of storm surge to coastal New Hampshire on October 28th. The Hampton Tide Gauge recorded a storm tide of 11.91 feet, which was close to a foot above flood stage. Tidal flooding was reported in Hampt…
High Wind High Wind
Strong wind gusts in the early morning hours of the 17th led to downed trees and power lines across the Seacoast causing numerous power outages across Rockingham County. Portsmouth International Airport at Pease recorded a wind gust of 53 mph.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 17 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 23 | 0 |
| 2000 | 22 | 0 |
| 1999 | 20 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
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