A strong shortwave and associated cold front were pushing southeast through the region on the afternoon of the 23rd. Good heating ahead of the front propelled CAPEs into the 1500 to 3000 range and combined with increasing uni-directional shear to produce numerous severe cells and more organized line segments. Numerous reports of wind damage were received during the afternoon and evening hours across southern and central New Hampshire.

Hail in ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 17:55:00 to 23-JUL-16 17:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEABROOK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail near Seabrook.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELKNAP, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 16:15:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARNSTEAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and wires on Beauty Hill Road in Barnstead.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAFTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 16:17:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERSIDE ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and wires on Texas Hill Road in Plymouth.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAFTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 16:24:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEBRON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed trees on West Shore Road in Hebron.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERRIMACK, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 16:35:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed power lines on Hill Road in Franklin.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELKNAP, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 16:45:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LACONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm downed trees on wires and produced pea size hail in Laconia.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 17:10:00 to 23-JUL-16 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEERFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and wires in Deerfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in STRAFFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 17:00:00 to 23-JUL-16 17:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and wires in Farmington.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSBOROUGH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 17:48:00 to 23-JUL-16 17:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm downed trees near Pine Hill in Nashua.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAFTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 16:30:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIDGEWATER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed power lines in Bridgewater.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSBOROUGH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 17:50:00 to 23-JUL-16 17:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and wires in Brooking.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERRIMACK, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 16:40:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed a tree on a house on Russell Road in Franklin.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 17:55:00 to 23-JUL-16 17:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMPTON FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm downed trees in Hampton Falls.

Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 16:25:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed power lines in Unity.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSBOROUGH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 17:15:00 to 23-JUL-16 17:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW BOSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and power lines on Route 136E at Scobie Road in New Boston.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSBOROUGH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 17:15:00 to 23-JUL-16 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANCESTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A severe thunderstorm  downed trees and power lines on Route 136E and Ferson Road in Francestown.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 17:18:00 to 23-JUL-16 17:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWMARKET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A severe thunderstorm downed trees blocking Amtrack tracks in New Market.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSBOROUGH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 17:30:00 to 23-JUL-16 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANCHESTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm downed numerous trees across Manchester.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERRIMACK, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 16:40:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHICHESTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm downed trees on Route 28 in Chichester.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERRIMACK, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 16:50:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENNIKER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and wires in Henniker.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 15:10:00 to 23-JUL-16 15:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH TAMWORTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A severe thunderstorm downed large branches in South Tamworth.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSBOROUGH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 17:35:00 to 23-JUL-16 17:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERRIMACK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed a tree on a house on Greenwood Road in Merrimack.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSBOROUGH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 17:35:00 to 23-JUL-16 17:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH MILFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed multiple trees and power lines in South Milford.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSBOROUGH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 17:35:00 to 23-JUL-16 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMHERST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and wires in Amherst.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELKNAP, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 16:40:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANBORNTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm downed trees on several houses and resulted in multiple roads being closed, including Route 132 and Route 127 in Sanbornton.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERRIMACK, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 16:50:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEMBROKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed a tree on a home at the intersection of Pleasant Road and High Street in Pembroke.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERRIMACK, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 16:30:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANDOVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed power lines at the intersection of Plains Road and Currier Road in Andover.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 16:15:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAMWORTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A severe thunderstorm downed dozens of trees in Tamworth.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAFTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 16:15:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A severe thunderstorm downed trees in Plymouth.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 17:44:00 to 23-JUL-16 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONDONDERRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced widespread downed trees and power lines in Londonderry.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSBOROUGH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 17:50:00 to 23-JUL-16 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEDFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm downed trees across Liberty Hill Road in Bedford.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSBOROUGH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 17:35:00 to 23-JUL-16 17:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm downed trees blocking a road in Mt Vernon.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERRIMACK, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 16:40:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONTOOCOOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A severe thunderstorm downed trees blocking Route 127 in Contoocook.

Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 16:30:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST UNITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm downed trees in East Unity.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSBOROUGH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 17:20:00 to 23-JUL-16 17:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANCESTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and wires in Francestown.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSBOROUGH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 17:25:00 to 23-JUL-16 17:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINARDVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and wires in Pinardville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSBOROUGH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 17:50:00 to 23-JUL-16 17:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: PELHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and wires in Pelham.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 17:20:00 to 23-JUL-16 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAYMOND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and wires in Raymond.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 17:25:00 to 23-JUL-16 17:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and wires in Chester.

Thunderstorm Wind in STRAFFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 17:05:00 to 23-JUL-16 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A severe thunderstorm downed a tree on power lines and snapped a power pole in Lee.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 17:47:00 to 23-JUL-16 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and wires in Westville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 16:29:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAMWORTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A severe thunderstorm downed numerous trees in Tamworth.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELKNAP, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 16:45:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANBORNTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed power lines in Sanbornton.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 23-JUL-16 17:40:00 to 23-JUL-16 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMPSTEAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and wires in Hampstead.