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Hail history for Harpswell, ME
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Harpswell on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Aug 31, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Harpswell
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Harpswell in the last two years.
Hail days near Harpswell by year
When hail season peaks near Harpswell
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and August (3).
Largest hail storms near Harpswell
Jun 2, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Brunswick (7 mi from Harpswell)
Aug 2, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Arrowsic (9 mi from Harpswell)
Aug 31, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Topsham (9 mi from Harpswell)
Jun 18, 2011 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Brunswick (8 mi from Harpswell)
Jun 20, 2006 · 0.75 in (penny) · Yarmouth (10 mi from Harpswell)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Harpswell
32 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Harpswell since 2006, on 17 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Sep 6, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Cooks Corner 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Topsham 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Wardtown 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2018 | 58 mph, measured | Brunswick, Topsham, New Meadows 5 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2016 | 64 mph, estimated | South Freeport, Winnegance 3 wind reports |
| Jul 23, 2016 | 58 mph, estimated | Freeport, Harpswell Center 2 wind reports |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 58 mph, estimated | Harpswell Center 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 58 mph, estimated | Topsham, Harpswell Center 2 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2015 | 58 mph, estimated | Freeport 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2014 | 58 mph, estimated | Freeport, Harpswell Center 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 Harpswell; 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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16 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 Harpswell.
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