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Hail history for Paris, ME
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Paris on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 5, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Paris
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2025 | 1 in quarter | South Paris 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Paris |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Paris by year
When hail season peaks near Paris
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and August (3).
Largest hail storms near Paris
Jun 5, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Paris (1 mi from Paris)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 2 inch hail near South Paris.Aug 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mechanic Falls (10 mi from Paris)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail just to the north of Mechanic Falls. Golf ball size hail was also reported nearby in West Minot.Jul 28, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Norway (4 mi from Paris)
Jun 1, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Bryant Pond (9 mi from Paris)
Jun 18, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Oxford Kimballs Airport (8 mi from Paris)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Paris
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2010 | EF1 | South Paris 4 mi from Paris |
| Aug 21, 2009 | EF1 | Norway Center 5 mi from Paris |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Paris
62 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Paris since 2006, on 41 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Waterford 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Paris 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Oxford 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Nobles Corner 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Bates, South Woodstock 2 wind reports |
| Aug 4, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Oxford Kimballs Airport, South Paris, East Sumner 4 wind reports |
| Sep 15, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Norway 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Nobles Corner 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Norway 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | West Sumner 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 Paris; 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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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 Paris.
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