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Hail history for China, ME
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of China on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.00 in (25-sent coin) on Jun 29, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near China
No hail was reported within 10 miles of China in the last two years.
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Of 9 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (4) and August (4).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan China
Jun 30, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · China (0 mi from China)
Aug 7, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Waterville (8 mi from China)
Aug 3, 2007 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Fairfield (8 mi from China)
Aug 30, 2007 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Benton (7 mi from China)
Jun 9, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Benton (6 mi from China)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near China
30 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of China since 2006, on 19 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage a reported | Waterville 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 60 mph, a estimat | North Sidney 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 60 mph, a estimat | Branch Mills, Oakland, Benton 3 wind reports |
| Aug 19, 2019 | 58 mph, a estimat | North Sidney, North Windsor 2 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2017 | 58 mph, a estimat | Fairfield 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2016 | 58 mph, a estimat | Vassalboro, North Sidney 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2015 | 81 mph, a estimat | Albion, Greely Corner, South Albion 3 wind reports |
| May 28, 2015 | 58 mph, a estimat | Waterville, Winslow 2 wind reports |
| Oct 7, 2013 | 58 mph, a estimat | Fairfield 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2013 | 58 mph, a estimat | Palermo 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 China; 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
- Winslow
13 hail days - Waterville
12 hail days - Augusta
16 hail days - Gardiner
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13 hail days - Farmington
11 hail days - Jay
12 hail days - Greene
11 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 China.
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