Hail History

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Hail history for South Sanford, ME

Last hail within 10 milesAug 22, 20201 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 19, 2015
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles52

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Sanford on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 19, 2015. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near South Sanford

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

Hail days near South Sanford by year

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When hail season peaks near South Sanford

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (10) and June (3).

JanFebMarAprMay3Jun10Jul2Aug1SepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near South Sanford

Jul 19, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · North Berwick (7 mi from South Sanford)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 2.75 inch hail in North Berwick.

Jul 14, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Sanford (2 mi from South Sanford)

Jul 15, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Kennebunk (10 mi from South Sanford)

Aug 16, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · West Lebanon (10 mi from South Sanford)

Jul 21, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Sanford (2 mi from South Sanford)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Sanford

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 21, 2010EF1Emery Mills
7 mi from South Sanford		5.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 29, 2006F1North Berwick
8 mi from South Sanford		1.5 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Sanford

52 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Sanford since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Jul 16, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 22, 2026damage reportedKennebunk
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 202644 mph, measuredSanford
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 202458 mph, measuredSanford Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 15, 202158 mph, estimatedEast Lebanon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202160 mph, estimatedEast Lebanon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202160 mph, estimatedWaterboro
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 25, 202058 mph, estimatedWaterboro
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202075 mph, estimatedSanford Airport, Springvale
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202058 mph, estimatedAlfred Mills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202058 mph, estimatedShapleigh
1 wind report		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 South Sanford; 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 South Sanford.

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