Hail HistoryHail history for Bristol, ME
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bristol on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Jun 30, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Bristol
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Bristol in the last two years.
Hail days near Bristol by year
When hail season peaks near Bristol
Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and August (1).
Largest hail storms near Bristol
Jun 5, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Wiscasset (9 mi from Bristol)
Sep 6, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · Boothbay (8 mi from Bristol)
Jun 30, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Broad Cove (4 mi from Bristol)
Aug 3, 2008 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Linekin (9 mi from Bristol)
Jun 17, 2007 · 0.75 in (penny) · Boothbay Harbor (10 mi from Bristol)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bristol
20 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bristol since 2006, on 12 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Sep 6, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Newcastle 2 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 69 mph, estimated | Medomak 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Round Pond, Nobleboro 3 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2018 | 90 mph, estimated | Boothbay, Pemaquid Pt, Westport 3 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2014 | 58 mph, estimated | Damariscotta 1 wind report |
| Sep 12, 2013 | 58 mph, estimated | Wiscasset 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2013 | 58 mph, estimated | Boothbay, South Bristol 2 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2012 | 60 mph, estimated | Boothbay 2 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2008 | 58 mph, estimated | Boothbay 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2007 | 58 mph, estimated | Boothbay 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 Bristol; 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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12 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 Bristol.
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