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Hail history for Holden, ME
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Holden on 8 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 Holden
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Holden in the last two years.
Hail days near Holden by year
When hail season peaks near Holden
Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (4) and August (3).
Largest hail storms near Holden
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Eddington (6 mi from Holden)
Jul 10, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Bangor Intl. Airport (8 mi from Holden)
Jul 6, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Eddington (5 mi from Holden)
Aug 20, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Hampden (7 mi from Holden)
Aug 5, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Bangor (6 mi from Holden)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Holden
54 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Holden since 2006, on 19 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Orrington, Bangor, Brewer 11 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Eddington 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Bangor, Basin Mills 2 wind reports |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Orono, Veazie 3 wind reports |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Orono, Bangor 3 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Bangor 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Orrington, Hampden, Clifton 3 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2016 | 60 mph, estimated | Areys Corners, Brewer, Eddington 3 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2016 | 70 mph, estimated | Cunningham Lndg, Brewer, Veazie 4 wind reports |
| Feb 25, 2016 | 60 mph, estimated | Orono 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 Holden; 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
- Brewer
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10 hail days - Orrington
9 hail days - Hampden
9 hail days - Orono
11 hail days - Hermon
9 hail days - Old Town
9 hail days - Pittsfield
6 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 Holden.
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