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Hail history for Alfred, ME
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Alfred on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Alfred
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Alfred in the last two years.
Hail days near Alfred by year
When hail season peaks near Alfred
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Alfred
Aug 4, 2015 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Waterboro Center (6 mi from Alfred)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 2.5 inch hail in Waterboro Center.Jul 14, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Sanford (4 mi from Alfred)
Aug 16, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Shapleigh (8 mi from Alfred)
Jul 21, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Sanford (4 mi from Alfred)
Jun 6, 2020 · 1 in (quarter) · Shapleigh (9 mi from Alfred)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Alfred
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2010 | EF1 | Emery Mills 5 mi from Alfred |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Alfred
58 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Alfred since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Jul 16, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | damage reported | Kennebunk 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 44 mph, measured | Sanford 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Sanford Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Goodwins Mills 1 wind report |
| Sep 15, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | East Lebanon, Shapleigh 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | East Lebanon 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Waterboro 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Goodwins Mills, Waterboro 3 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2020 | 75 mph, estimated | Sanford Airport, Springvale 3 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Alfred Mills 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 Alfred; 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 Alfred.
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