Hail history for York County, ME

York County has 149 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 71 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on July 19, 2015.

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 149 since 1960

1″ or larger 71 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · July 19, 2015

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 York County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 149 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 22, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
July 14, 2020	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 14, 2020	1.25″	Half dollar
July 14, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
June 28, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
June 28, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
June 6, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
June 6, 2020	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 22, 2020 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A severe thunderstorm dropped quarter size hail in North Berwick.

August 4, 2015 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

A severe thunderstorm produced 2.5 inch hail in Waterboro Center.

July 19, 2015 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A severe thunderstorm produced 2.75 inch hail in North Berwick.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	1	13	12	86	27	8

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 York County

Has it ever hailed in York County?

Yes — 149 hail events have been recorded for York County, ME in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 71 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in York County?

The most recent recorded hail event for York County, ME is August 22, 2020, 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 York County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on July 19, 2015. 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.