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Hail history for Sanford, ME
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sanford on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 19, 2015. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Sanford
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Sanford in the last two years.
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Of 20 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (9) and June (5).
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Jul 19, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · North Berwick (8 mi from Sanford)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 2.75 inch hail in North Berwick.Aug 4, 2015 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Waterboro Center (9 mi from Sanford)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 2.5 inch hail in Waterboro Center.Jun 26, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Acton (10 mi from Sanford)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Acton.Jul 14, 2020 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Sanford (1 mi from Sanford)
Aug 16, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · West Lebanon (9 mi from Sanford)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sanford
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2010 | EF1 | Emery Mills 5 mi from Sanford |
| Sep 29, 2006 | F1 | North Berwick 10 mi from Sanford |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sanford
58 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sanford since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Jul 16, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | 44 mph, a measured | Sanford 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, a measured | Sanford Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 15, 2021 | 58 mph, a estimat | East Lebanon, Acton, Shapleigh 3 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2021 | 60 mph, a estimat | East Lebanon 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2021 | 60 mph, a estimat | Waterboro 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 58 mph, a estimat | Waterboro 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2020 | 75 mph, a estimat | Sanford Airport, Springvale 3 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 58 mph, a estimat | Alfred Mills 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2020 | 58 mph, a estimat | Acton, Shapleigh 2 wind reports |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 58 mph, a estimat | Shapleigh 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 Sanford; 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 Sanford.
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