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Hail history for Orono, ME
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Orono on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on Jul 28, 2015. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Orono
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Orono in the last two years.
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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Orono
Of 11 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (6) and August (2).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Orono
Jul 28, 2015 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Alton (10 mi from Orono)
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Eddington (3 mi from Orono)
Jul 10, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Bangor Intl. Airport (10 mi from Orono)
Jul 6, 2007 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Eddington (4 mi from Orono)
Aug 5, 2015 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Bangor (7 mi from Orono)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Orono
77 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Orono since 2006, on 29 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage a reported | Hermon, Bangor, Brewer 8 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Dufour Lndg, Eddington 2 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Costigan 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Glenburn 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | West Glenburn, North Hermon, Old Town 3 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Glenburn, Milford 2 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Bangor, Basin Mills, Bradley 3 wind reports |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Luckey Lndg, Dufour Lndg, Glenburn 9 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2021 | 60 mph, a estimat | Glenburn 2 wind reports |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 64 mph, a estimat | Orono, Bangor, Old Town 4 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 Orono; 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
- Old Town
9 hail days - Brewer
9 hail days - Bangor
10 hail days - Holden
8 hail days - Hampden
9 hail days - Hermon
9 hail days - Orrington
9 hail days - Pittsfield
6 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 Orono.
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