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Hail history for South Portland, ME
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Portland 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.
South Portland ranks #945 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near South Portland
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Portland Jetport 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from South Portland |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Falmouth 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from South Portland |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near South Portland by year
When hail season peaks near South Portland
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near South Portland
Jun 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · South Portland (1 mi from South Portland)
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 (6 mi from South Portland)
Jul 20, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Falmouth (5 mi from South Portland)
Jun 20, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Falmouth (6 mi from South Portland)
Jul 15, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Stroudwater (4 mi from South Portland)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Portland
79 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Portland since 2006, on 34 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 | Falmouth, Portland 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Falmouth, Highland Lake 2 wind reports |
| 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 | North Scarborough 1 wind report |
| Nov 30, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Deering Jct 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Portland, Cumberland Foreside 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 South Portland; 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 South Portland.
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