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Hail history for Chelsea, ME
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chelsea on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 9, 2011. Hail is most common here in August and June.
Recent hail near Chelsea
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Chelsea in the last two years.
Hail days near Chelsea by year
When hail season peaks near Chelsea
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (5) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Chelsea
Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hallowell (5 mi from Chelsea)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Hallowell.Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Augusta (5 mi from Chelsea)
Jun 20, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Farmingdale (3 mi from Chelsea)
Jun 18, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Hallowell (5 mi from Chelsea)
Aug 2, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · West Gardiner (8 mi from Chelsea)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chelsea
35 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chelsea since 2006, on 20 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jun 28, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | West Gardiner 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Augusta State Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Augusta State Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 15, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Chelsea 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Farmingdale 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Chelsea 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Togus 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Kennebec, North Windsor 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | North Augusta 2 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2015 | 58 mph, estimated | Manchester 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 Chelsea; 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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12 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 Chelsea.
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