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Hail history for Calais, ME
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Calais on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 16, 2013. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Calais
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Calais in the last two years.
Hail days near Calais by year
When hail season peaks near Calais
Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (2) and July (2).
Largest hail storms near Calais
May 16, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Calais (0 mi from Calais)
Aug 3, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Calais (0 mi from Calais)
May 17, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Baring (4 mi from Calais)
Jul 23, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Woodland (7 mi from Calais)
Jul 13, 2009 · 0.88 in (nickel) · St Croix Jct (6 mi from Calais)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Calais
7 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Calais since 2006, on 6 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Calais, Baring 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Alexander 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Calais 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2013 | 60 mph, estimated | Calais 1 wind report |
| May 25, 2010 | 60 mph, estimated | Woodland 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2008 | 60 mph, estimated | Calais 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 Calais; 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.
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 Calais.
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