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Hail history for Brewer, ME
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Brewer on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jul 18, 2006. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Brewer
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | Bangor 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Brewer |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | Glenburn 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Brewer |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Brewer by year
When hail season peaks near Brewer
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (4) and August (3).
Largest hail storms near Brewer
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Eddington (5 mi from Brewer)
Jul 10, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Bangor Intl. Airport (4 mi from Brewer)
Jul 6, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Eddington (5 mi from Brewer)
Aug 20, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Hampden (5 mi from Brewer)
Aug 5, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Bangor (0 mi from Brewer)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Brewer
74 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Brewer since 2006, on 29 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jul 16, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Hampden Highlands, Areys Corners, Levant 8 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Dufour Lndg, Eddington 2 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Glenburn 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | West Glenburn, North Hermon, Levant 3 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Glenburn 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Levant, Hermon, Bangor 4 wind reports |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Luckey Lndg, Dufour Lndg, Glenburn 7 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Glenburn 2 wind reports |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Orono, Bangor 3 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Bangor 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 Brewer; 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
- Bangor
12 hail days - Holden
9 hail days - Hampden
10 hail days - Orrington
10 hail days - Orono
13 hail days - Hermon
11 hail days - Old Town
11 hail days - Pittsfield
6 hail days
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jul 31, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Brewer.
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