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Hail history for Scarborough, ME
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Scarborough on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 18, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Scarborough
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Portland Jetport 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Scarborough |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Scarborough by year
When hail season peaks near Scarborough
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Scarborough
Aug 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gorham (9 mi from Scarborough)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Gorham with multiple reports of penny to golf ball sized hail nearby.Jun 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · South Portland (5 mi from Scarborough)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in South Portland.Aug 4, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Cumberland Mills (7 mi from Scarborough)
Jul 15, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Stroudwater (6 mi from Scarborough)
Jul 18, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Saco (9 mi from Scarborough)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Scarborough
96 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Scarborough since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Jul 24, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 80 mph, estimated | Cape Elizabeth, Portland Jetport, Westbrook 7 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Portland 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Scarborough, South Portland, Pond Cove 3 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | West Scarborough 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Old Orchard Beach 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Cumberland Mills, North Deering 2 wind reports |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Pine Park, North Scarborough, South Gorham 3 wind reports |
| Nov 30, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Deering Jct 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Portland 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Pine Park, Mackworth Pt 2 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 Scarborough; 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
- West Scarborough
20 hail days - South Portland Gardens
18 hail days - South Portland
16 hail days - Portland
17 hail days - Biddeford
16 hail days - Sanford
20 hail days - Auburn
12 hail days - Lewiston
13 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 Scarborough.
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