Hail History

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Hail history for Sanford, ME

Last hail within 10 milesJul 14, 20201.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 19, 2015
Hail days since 200620
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles58

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sanford on 20 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 Sanford

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

Hail days near Sanford by year

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When hail season peaks near Sanford

Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and June (5).

JanFebMarAprMay5Jun9Jul4Aug1SepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Sanford

Jul 19, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · North Berwick (8 mi from Sanford)

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

Aug 4, 2015 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Waterboro Center (9 mi from Sanford)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 2.5 inch hail in Waterboro Center.

Jun 26, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Acton (10 mi from Sanford)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Acton.

Jul 14, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Sanford (1 mi from Sanford)

Aug 16, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · West Lebanon (9 mi from Sanford)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sanford

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

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sanford

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

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
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, Acton, Shapleigh
3 wind reports		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, estimatedActon, Shapleigh
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 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 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 Sanford.

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