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Hail history for Orrington, ME
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Orrington on 9 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 Orrington
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Orrington in the last two years.
Hail days near Orrington by year
When hail season peaks near Orrington
Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (4) and August (3).
Largest hail storms near Orrington
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Eddington (10 mi from Orrington)
Jul 10, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Bangor Intl. Airport (5 mi from Orrington)
Jul 6, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Eddington (10 mi from Orrington)
Aug 20, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Hampden (1 mi from Orrington)
Aug 5, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Bangor (6 mi from Orrington)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Orrington
47 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Orrington since 2006, on 20 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Orrington, Hermon, Bangor 12 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | South Newburgh 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | North Hermon 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Hermon, Bangor 2 wind reports |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Veazie 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Frankfort 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Bangor 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Bangor 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Hermon 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Orrington, Hampden, Fernald Airport 3 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 Orrington; 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
- Hampden
9 hail days - Bangor
10 hail days - Brewer
9 hail days - Hermon
9 hail days - Holden
8 hail days - Orono
11 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 Orrington.
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