Hail in Penobscot County, Maine
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Penobscot County on 44 days since October 2020. That is more than 78% of US counties. It ranks 2 of 16 in Maine.
The largest radar estimate was 5 inches on June 20, 2025. The most recent 1-inch day was September 28, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| June 20, 2025 | 5 in |
| September 17, 2025 | 4.15 in |
| September 18, 2024 | 3.4 in |
| August 4, 2026 | 2.7 in |
| August 30, 2026 | 2.7 in |
| July 31, 2025 | 2.3 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 13 hail reports since October 2020, and 7 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Maine
- Somerset County: 45 days
- Piscataquis County: 44 days
- Hancock County: 27 days
- Aroostook County: 23 days
- Cumberland County: 20 days
- Androscoggin County: 18 days