Hail history for Somerset County, ME

Somerset County has 63 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 41 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on May 27, 2011.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month August

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 63 since 1962

1″ or larger 41 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · May 27, 2011

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 Somerset County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 63 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 13, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
August 13, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
August 24, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
July 17, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
July 18, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
July 18, 2016	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 17, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
August 4, 2015	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 13, 2023 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of golf balls in Bingham, Maine.

May 27, 2011 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

A severe thunderstorm produced 2.5 inch hail near Bingham.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	1	7	3	22	24	3

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 Somerset County

Has it ever hailed in Somerset County?

Yes — 63 hail events have been recorded for Somerset County, ME in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 41 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Somerset County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Somerset County, ME is August 13, 2023, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Somerset County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on May 27, 2011. 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.