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Hail history for Old Town, ME
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Old Town on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jul 28, 2015. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Old Town
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Old Town in the last two years.
Hail days near Old Town by year
When hail season peaks near Old Town
Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and August (2).
Largest hail storms near Old Town
Jul 28, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Alton (7 mi from Old Town)
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Eddington (7 mi from Old Town)
Jul 6, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Eddington (7 mi from Old Town)
Aug 5, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Eddington (7 mi from Old Town)
Jul 18, 2016 · 1 in (quarter) · Old Town (1 mi from Old Town)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Old Town
49 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Old Town since 2006, on 23 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Dufour Lndg, Eddington 2 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Costigan 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Glenburn 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Old Town 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Glenburn, Milford 2 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Basin Mills, Bradley 2 wind reports |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Luckey Lndg, Dufour Lndg, Old Town Airport 7 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Glenburn 2 wind reports |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Orono, Old Town 3 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Bangor 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 Old Town; 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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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 Old Town.
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