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Hail history for Gardiner, ME
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gardiner on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 9, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Gardiner
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Gardiner in the last two years.
Hail days near Gardiner by year
When hail season peaks near Gardiner
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and August (4).
Largest hail storms near Gardiner
Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hallowell (4 mi from Gardiner)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Hallowell.Aug 2, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Richmond (10 mi from Gardiner)
Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Augusta (6 mi from Gardiner)
Jun 20, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Farmingdale (0 mi from Gardiner)
Jun 18, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Hallowell (4 mi from Gardiner)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gardiner
39 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gardiner since 2006, on 22 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jun 28, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | West Gardiner 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Augusta State Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Augusta State Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 15, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Chelsea 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Farmingdale, Wayne Pocasset Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Chelsea 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Togus 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Kennebec 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Tacoma 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | North Augusta 2 wind reports |
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 Gardiner; 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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11 hail days - Auburn
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 Gardiner.
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