Hail History

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Hail history for Bethel, ME

Last hail within 10 milesMay 22, 20221 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 1, 2011
Hail days since 20067
Days with hail 1 inch or larger6
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles28

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bethel on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Bethel

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

Hail days near Bethel by year

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When hail season peaks near Bethel

Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (2) and August (2).

JanFebMarApr2May2JunJul2AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Bethel

Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethel Dyke Field Airport (0 mi from Bethel)

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

Jun 10, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Bryant Pond (7 mi from Bethel)

Aug 19, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Bethel (1 mi from Bethel)

Aug 4, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Bethel Dyke Field Airport (2 mi from Bethel)

Oct 10, 2020 · 1 in (quarter) · Ketcham (7 mi from Bethel)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bethel

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 1, 2011EF1Locke Mills
5 mi from Bethel
0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jul 18, 2009EF0East Bethel
5 mi from Bethel
1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bethel

28 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bethel since 2006, on 21 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 16, 2026damage reportedBryant Pond
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 13, 202058 mph, estimatedAllens
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Sep 3, 201858 mph, estimatedNewry, North Woodstock
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 201758 mph, estimatedBryant Pond
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 201658 mph, estimatedEast Stoneham, Bethel Dyke Field Airport
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 2, 201458 mph, estimatedRumford Corner
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 201358 mph, estimatedBethel Dyke Field Airport
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 9, 201258 mph, estimatedNorth Woodstock
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 4, 201258 mph, estimatedBethel, Greenwood
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 201158 mph, estimatedMilton
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 Bethel; 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 Bethel.

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