Hail history for Cumberland County, ME

Cumberland County has 147 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 78 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on June 1, 1986.

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 147 since 1964

1″ or larger 78 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · June 1, 1986

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 Cumberland County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 147 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 20, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 5, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 21, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 4, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
August 24, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
August 24, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
August 24, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
June 30, 2017	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

July 20, 2025 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Large hail associated with a severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of ping pong balls in Falmouth.

September 11, 2013 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A severe thunderstorm produced 2 inch hail in Windham.

June 18, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in South Portland.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	5	19	10	54	50	7

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 Cumberland County

Has it ever hailed in Cumberland County?

Yes — 147 hail events have been recorded for Cumberland County, ME in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1964, including 78 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Cumberland County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Cumberland County, ME is July 20, 2025, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) 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 Cumberland County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on June 1, 1986. 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

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.