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Hail history for Franklin County, ME
39 hail reports in Franklin County since 2006 on 26 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 1, 2011.
Cities in Franklin County
Recent hail in Franklin County
No hail was reported in Franklin County in the last two years.
Hail days in Franklin County by year
When hail season peaks in Franklin County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Franklin County
87 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Franklin County since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jul 8, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage a reported | Madrid, Weld, Farmington 7 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Kennedys Corner 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Stratton 1 wind report |
| May 23, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | North Chesterville 2 wind reports |
| May 22, 2022 | 60 mph, a estimat | Jay 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2022 | 60 mph, a estimat | Coburn Gore, Eustis, Stratton 3 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2020 | 63 mph, a estimat | Rangeley, Rangeley Muni Airport, Wilton 3 wind reports |
| May 29, 2020 | 58 mph, a estimat | Rangeley 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2018 | 58 mph, a estimat | Oquossoc 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2017 | 58 mph, a estimat | Wilton 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 Franklin County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).