Hail history for Benton, ME

Last hail within 10 milesAug 13, 20231.25 in (half dollar)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 30, 2007

Hail days since 200613

Days with hail 1 inch or larger8

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles38

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Benton on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 30, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Benton

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Benton in the last two years.

Hail days near Benton by year

When hail season peaks near Benton

Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and August (5).

Largest hail storms near Benton

Aug 30, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakland (9 mi from Benton)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Oakland.

Aug 13, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fairfield Center (6 mi from Benton)

Jun 30, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · China (7 mi from Benton)

Aug 7, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Waterville (5 mi from Benton)

Aug 3, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Shawmut (3 mi from Benton)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Benton

38 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Benton since 2006, on 19 days.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jul 16, 2026	damage reported	Waterville, Clinton 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 13, 2024	58 mph, estimated	Clinton 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 2021	60 mph, estimated	Oakland, Fairfield Center, Benton 5 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 25, 2020	58 mph, estimated	Pishon Ferry 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 2018	58 mph, estimated	Pishon Ferry 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 2018	58 mph, estimated	Shawmut 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 5, 2017	58 mph, estimated	Fairfield 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 2015	81 mph, estimated	Albion, Hinckley, South Albion 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 2015	58 mph, estimated	Waterville, Winslow, North Fairfield Airport 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Oct 7, 2013	58 mph, estimated	Fairfield 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events

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 Benton; 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

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 Benton.

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