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Hail history for Houlton, ME
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Houlton on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in August and July.
Recent hail near Houlton
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Houlton in the last two years.
Hail days near Houlton by year
When hail season peaks near Houlton
Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (4) and July (2).
Largest hail storms near Houlton
Aug 4, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wiley Rd (6 mi from Houlton)
Aug 6, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Littleton Station (6 mi from Houlton)
Jul 13, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Houlton (0 mi from Houlton)
Jun 2, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Hodgdon (5 mi from Houlton)
Sep 11, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Linneus (9 mi from Houlton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Houlton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2014 | EF0 | Ludlow 7 mi from Houlton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Houlton
41 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Houlton since 2006, on 19 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Houlton 1 wind report |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Wiley Rd, Littleton, Hills 6 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Houlton 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Houlton 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Littleton 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 60 mph, estimated | Houlton 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2016 | 60 mph, estimated | Littleton 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2014 | 60 mph, estimated | Linneus, New Limerick, Hodgdon 5 wind reports |
| Sep 11, 2013 | 70 mph, estimated | Littleton, Houlton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2013 | 60 mph, estimated | Littleton 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 Houlton; 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.
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 Houlton.
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