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Hail history for Old Orchard Beach, ME
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Old Orchard Beach on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jul 14, 2020. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Old Orchard Beach
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Portland Jetport 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Old Orchard Beach |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Old Orchard Beach by year
When hail season peaks near Old Orchard Beach
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Old Orchard Beach
Jul 14, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Biddeford Muni Airport (5 mi from Old Orchard Beach)
Jul 18, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Saco (4 mi from Old Orchard Beach)
Jun 1, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Old Orchard Beach (1 mi from Old Orchard Beach)
Jun 18, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Scarborough (5 mi from Old Orchard Beach)
Jul 24, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Cape Elizabeth (9 mi from Old Orchard Beach)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Old Orchard Beach
53 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Old Orchard Beach since 2006, on 24 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Jul 24, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 80 mph, estimated | Cape Elizabeth, Portland Jetport, South Portland 6 wind reports |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Scarborough, South Portland, Pond Cove 3 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | West Scarborough 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Old Orchard Beach 1 wind report |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Pine Park, North Scarborough, South Gorham 3 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Pine Park 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Saco 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Goodwins Mills, Kinney Shrs 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | South Gorham 1 wind report |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 58 mph, estimated | Saco, Old Orchard Beach 3 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 Old Orchard Beach; 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
- West Scarborough
20 hail days - Biddeford
16 hail days - South Portland Gardens
18 hail days - South Portland
16 hail days - Portland
17 hail days - Dover
21 hail days - Rochester
18 hail days - Portsmouth
18 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 Old Orchard Beach.
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