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Hail history for Buxton, ME
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Buxton on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 16, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Buxton
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Buxton in the last two years.
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Aug 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gorham (5 mi from Buxton)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Gorham with multiple reports of penny to golf ball sized hail nearby.Aug 4, 2015 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Cumberland Mills (9 mi from Buxton)
Jun 17, 2008 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Bar Mills (2 mi from Buxton)
Jul 18, 2008 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Newhall (9 mi from Buxton)
Jun 1, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Old Orchard Beach (10 mi from Buxton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Buxton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2014 | EF1 | North Hollis 8 mi from Buxton |
| Jul 21, 2010 | EF0 | Groveville 3 mi from Buxton |
| Jul 21, 2010 | EF0 | West Gorham 3 mi from Buxton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Buxton
73 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Buxton since 2006, on 37 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage a reported | Westbrook 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage a reported | Standish 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 81 mph, a estimat | South Windham 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | West Scarborough 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Cumberland Mills, South Windham, Newhall 4 wind reports |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Goodwins Mills, North Scarborough, South Gorham 3 wind reports |
| Nov 30, 2022 | 60 mph, a estimat | Deering Jct 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 60 mph, a estimat | West Buxton 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2021 | 58 mph, a estimat | Pine Park 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2021 | 60 mph, a estimat | Saco 1 wind report |
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 Buxton; 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.
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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 Buxton.
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