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Hail history for Bangor, ME
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bangor on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jul 18, 2006. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Bangor ranks #1,033 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Bangor
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | Glenburn 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Bangor |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Bangor by year
When hail season peaks near Bangor
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and August (3).
Largest hail storms near Bangor
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Eddington (5 mi from Bangor)
Jul 10, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Bangor Intl. Airport (3 mi from Bangor)
Jul 6, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Eddington (5 mi from Bangor)
Jul 4, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Levant (10 mi from Bangor)
Aug 20, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Hampden (4 mi from Bangor)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bangor
79 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bangor since 2006, on 31 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Orrington, Hermon, Bangor 12 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Dufour Lndg, Eddington 2 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Glenburn 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | West Glenburn, North Hermon, Levant 3 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Glenburn 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Levant, Hermon, Bangor 4 wind reports |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Luckey Lndg, Dufour Lndg, Glenburn 7 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Levant 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Glenburn 2 wind reports |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Orono, Bangor 3 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 Bangor; 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
- Brewer
10 hail days - Hampden
9 hail days - Orrington
9 hail days - Holden
8 hail days - Hermon
10 hail days - Orono
12 hail days - Old Town
10 hail days - Pittsfield
6 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 Bangor.
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