Hail history for Androscoggin County, ME

Androscoggin County has 56 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 46 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on March 17, 2016.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 56 since 1975

1″ or larger 46 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · March 17, 2016

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Androscoggin County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Androscoggin County's peak: June.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 56 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 23, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
August 24, 2020	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 24, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
June 27, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
June 1, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
July 23, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
March 17, 2016	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Androscoggin County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

August 14, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of quarters in Leeds.

March 17, 2016 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Lewiston.

August 16, 2008 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail just to the north of Mechanic Falls. Golf ball size hail was also reported nearby in West Minot.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	6	6	14	24	4

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Androscoggin County

Has it ever hailed in Androscoggin County?

Yes — 56 hail events have been recorded for Androscoggin County, ME in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1975, including 46 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Androscoggin County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Androscoggin County, ME is August 14, 2024, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Androscoggin County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on March 17, 2016. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Maine hail history

All 16 Maine counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.