Hail history for Washington County, ME

Washington County has 44 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 26 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on July 18, 2006.

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 44 since 1958

1″ or larger 26 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · July 18, 2006

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 Washington County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 44 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
October 9, 2024	0.75″	Penny
July 23, 2021	0.75″	Penny
July 23, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
July 2, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
July 2, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
July 2, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
July 10, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2014	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 23, 2021 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A plowable accumulation of pea size hail also occurred with 30 to 40 mph wind gusts.

September 3, 1993 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Thunderstorms moved across the county and produced golfball- to baseball-size hail near Hagerstown and downed trees and power lines across much of the county with the heaviest damage in the southern half.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	0	0	1	7	21	10	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 Washington County

Has it ever hailed in Washington County?

Yes — 44 hail events have been recorded for Washington County, ME in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 26 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Washington County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Washington County, ME is October 9, 2024, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Washington County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on July 18, 2006. 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.