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Hail history for Manchester, ME
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Manchester on 20 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 Manchester
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Manchester in the last two years.
Hail days near Manchester by year
When hail season peaks near Manchester
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and August (6).
Largest hail storms near Manchester
Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hallowell (4 mi from Manchester)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Hallowell.Jun 16, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Belgrade (9 mi from Manchester)
Aug 2, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Monmouth (10 mi from Manchester)
Jun 7, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Kents Hill (8 mi from Manchester)
Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Augusta (5 mi from Manchester)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Manchester
60 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Manchester since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jun 28, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | West Gardiner, Manchester 2 wind reports |
| 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, West Mt Vernon, Readfield 5 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Chelsea 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Sidney, Togus 2 wind reports |
| Aug 19, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Kennebec 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | North Augusta 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | Belgrade 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 Manchester; 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
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 Manchester.
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