Hail history for Piscataquis County, ME

Piscataquis County has 70 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 47 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on August 13, 2023.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

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 70 since 1966

1″ or larger 47 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · August 13, 2023

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 Piscataquis County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 70 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 13, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
August 13, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
August 13, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
July 21, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
July 21, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
July 2, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
July 21, 2019	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 29, 2018	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

July 21, 2019 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

The hail damaged some vehicles.

August 29, 2018 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail ranged in size up to 1.75 inch in diameter.

July 26, 1994 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Forestry service reported golf ball-size hail in the Fish Lake/Chamberlain Lake area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	2	6	7	26	21	6

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 Piscataquis County

Has it ever hailed in Piscataquis County?

Yes — 70 hail events have been recorded for Piscataquis County, ME in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1966, including 47 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Piscataquis County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Piscataquis County, ME is August 13, 2023, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Piscataquis County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on August 13, 2023. 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.