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Hail history for Aroostook County, ME
Aroostook County has 212 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 147 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on August 15, 1958.
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.
When it hails in Aroostook County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Aroostook County's peak: July.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 2.5″ | Tennis ball | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Aroostook County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
Quarter sized hail reported in Ashland.
· 2.5″ (tennis ball)
Hail up to 2.50 inches in diameter was reported at Deboullie Mountain.
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
The time is estimated.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 79 | 81 | 26 |
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 Aroostook County
Has it ever hailed in Aroostook County?
Yes — 212 hail events have been recorded for Aroostook County, ME in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 147 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Aroostook County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Aroostook County, ME is July 14, 2025, 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 Aroostook County?
3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on August 15, 1958. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. 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
- York County 149
- Cumberland County 147
- Penobscot County 113
- Oxford County 107
- Kennebec County 97
- Piscataquis County 70
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.