Hail History

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Hail history for Orono, ME

Last hail within 10 milesJul 2, 20200.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Jul 28, 2015
Hail days since 200611
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles77

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Orono on 11 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 Orono

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Orono in the last two years.

Hail days near Orono by year

206407080910111213142151161171819120212223242526

When hail season peaks near Orono

Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and August (2).

JanFebMarAprMay2Jun6Jul2Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Orono

Jul 28, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Alton (10 mi from Orono)

Jul 18, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Eddington (3 mi from Orono)

Jul 10, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Bangor Intl. Airport (10 mi from Orono)

Jul 6, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Eddington (4 mi from Orono)

Aug 5, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Bangor (7 mi from Orono)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Orono

77 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Orono since 2006, on 29 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 16, 2026damage reportedHermon, Bangor, Brewer
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202660 mph, estimatedDufour Lndg, Eddington
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 202560 mph, estimatedCostigan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202460 mph, estimatedGlenburn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202460 mph, estimatedWest Glenburn, North Hermon, Old Town
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202460 mph, estimatedGlenburn, Milford
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202460 mph, estimatedBangor, Basin Mills, Bradley
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 202460 mph, estimatedLuckey Lndg, Dufour Lndg, Glenburn
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202160 mph, estimatedGlenburn
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 25, 202064 mph, estimatedOrono, Bangor, Old Town
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Orono; 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

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 Orono.

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