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Hail history for Winthrop, ME
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Winthrop on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 9, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Winthrop
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Winthrop in the last two years.
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Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hallowell (9 mi from Winthrop)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Hallowell.Aug 2, 2011 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Monmouth (5 mi from Winthrop)
Jun 7, 2016 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Kents Hill (6 mi from Winthrop)
Jun 18, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Readfield (6 mi from Winthrop)
Jul 29, 2015 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Monmouth (5 mi from Winthrop)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Winthrop
48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Winthrop since 2006, on 26 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jun 28, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage a reported | West Gardiner, Wayne, Manchester 3 wind reports |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 60 mph, a measured | Augusta State Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | South Leeds 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Augusta State Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 58 mph, a estimat | West Mt Vernon, Readfield, Dunns Corners 4 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 58 mph, a estimat | Tacoma 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2018 | 58 mph, a estimat | North Augusta 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2018 | 58 mph, a estimat | Fayette 1 wind report |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 58 mph, a estimat | Monmouth 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2016 | 58 mph, a estimat | Wayne 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 Winthrop; 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 Winthrop.
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