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Hail history for Caribou, ME
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Caribou on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Aug 4, 2007. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Caribou
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Caribou in the last two years.
Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Caribou meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Caribou
Of 15 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (5) and August (4).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Caribou
Aug 4, 2007 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Caribou (3 mi from Caribou)
Jun 29, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Washburn (9 mi from Caribou)
Jul 15, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Roberts (7 mi from Caribou)
Aug 11, 2016 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Caribou (1 mi from Caribou)
Jun 8, 2008 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Limestone (9 mi from Caribou)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Caribou
109 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Caribou since 2006, on 41 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jul 22, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | damage a reported | Caribou 2 wind reports |
| May 10, 2026 | 70 mph, a estimat | Dow 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Washburn, Limestone 2 wind reports |
| May 23, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Carson, Stebbins 2 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 70 mph, a estimat | Margison 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 110 mph, a estimat | Madawaska Siding 1 wind report |
| Sep 30, 2020 | 70 mph, a estimat | Loring AFB Lime 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2019 | 60 mph, a estimat | Washburn 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2018 | 60 mph, a estimat | Barretts, Limestone 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2018 | 70 mph, a estimat | New Sweden 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 Caribou; 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.
Cities nearby
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 Caribou.
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