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Hail history for Portland, ME
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Portland on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 18, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Portland ranks #924 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Portland
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Portland Jetport 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Portland |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Falmouth 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Portland |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Portland by year
When hail season peaks near Portland
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Portland
Aug 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gorham (9 mi from Portland)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Gorham with multiple reports of penny to golf ball sized hail nearby.Jun 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · South Portland (2 mi from Portland)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in South Portland.Aug 4, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Cumberland Mills (5 mi from Portland)
Jul 20, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Falmouth (5 mi from Portland)
Jun 20, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Falmouth (5 mi from Portland)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Portland
96 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Portland since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Jul 24, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 80 mph, estimated | Cape Elizabeth, Portland Jetport, Westbrook 7 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Falmouth, Portland 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | South Windham, Falmouth, Highland Lake 3 wind reports |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Scarborough, South Portland, Pond Cove 3 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | West Scarborough 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Old Orchard Beach 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Cumberland Mills, South Windham, North Deering 3 wind reports |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | North Scarborough 1 wind report |
| Nov 30, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Deering Jct 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Portland, Cumberland Foreside 2 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 Portland; 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.
Nearby cities
- South Portland
16 hail days - South Portland Gardens
18 hail days - West Scarborough
20 hail days - Saco
16 hail days - Biddeford
16 hail days - Sanford
20 hail days - Auburn
12 hail days - Lewiston
13 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 Portland.
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