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Hail history for Poland, ME
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Poland on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 16, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Poland
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Poland in the last two years.
Hail days near Poland by year
When hail season peaks near Poland
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and August (2).
Largest hail storms near Poland
Aug 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mechanic Falls (5 mi from Poland)
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.Mar 17, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Poland (0 mi from Poland)
Jun 20, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Auburn (8 mi from Poland)
Jun 27, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Casco (7 mi from Poland)
Jun 1, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Oxford (7 mi from Poland)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Poland
90 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Poland since 2006, on 54 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | damage reported | Oxford 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Oxford 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Summit Spg, Lewiston Jct 2 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Mechanic Falls, Minot Maheu Airport 2 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Mechanic Falls, Center Minot 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Lewiston Jct, Lewiston Lower 2 wind reports |
| Nov 30, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Rumford Jct 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Oxford Kimballs Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 15, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Auburn 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Poland 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 Poland; 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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16 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 Poland.
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