Hail Swath Map Preview
The Portland, ME hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 1 public hail reports, 11 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the September 8, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Portland, ME Hail Map
The September 8, 2023 hail swath map for Portland, ME covers approximately 489 square miles and includes an estimated 34,301 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 214 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 18,522 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 214 sq mi | 18,522 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 200 sq mi | 11,675 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 53 sq mi | 2,947 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 20 sq mi | 1,070 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 3 sq mi | 87 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Portland, ME Hail Swath Map
Inside the September 8, 2023 hail swath map area for Portland, ME, HailGeeks estimates 19,750 single-family homes, 511 townhomes, and 2,530 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 9,253 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 9,253 | 351 | 1,722 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 7,314 | 132 | 533 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,178 | 22 | 184 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 879 | 6 | 91 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 126 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Portland, ME Hail Map
Hail from the September 8, 2023 storm was mapped across 11 counties in the Portland, ME region. Belknap County, NH had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 4,122 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Portland, ME Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 9 cities near Portland, ME. South Eliot, ME had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 525 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the September 8, 2023 Portland, ME hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Portland, ME Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the September 8, 2023 Portland, ME hail map spans 44 ZIP codes. ZIP 03810 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,801.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the September 8, 2023 hail map for Portland, ME currently list 1 public hail reports, 11 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
September 8, 2023 3:25 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 NW Alton | NH | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
September 8, 2023 2:35 PM CT | 1 SW Fremont | NH | Trees and power lines down. | |
September 8, 2023 2:47 PM CT | Newmarket | NH | Trained spotter sent pictures via social media of widespread tree damage... including large branches greater than 6 inches covering roads and a car. Also a large tree greater than 12 inches in diameter fell. Time estimated from radar. | |
September 8, 2023 2:53 PM CT | Durham | NH | Power poles broken and branches down. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 8, 2023 3:04 PM CT | Wells | ME | Police report numerous trees and wires down all over town. Time estimated from radar. | |
September 8, 2023 3:13 PM CT | 1 E Kennebunk | ME | Trees... pole... wires down at Depot and Summer street. Summer st. closed. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 8, 2023 3:25 PM CT | Goodwins Mills | ME | Trained spotted relayed that there are numerous trees down on houses in Goodwins Mills. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 8, 2023 3:29 PM CT | 1 ENE Saco | ME | Trees and wires down on Lillian Ave. | |
September 8, 2023 3:45 PM CT | 4 WNW Scarborough | ME | Trees on wires and trees on fire. | |
September 8, 2023 3:47 PM CT | 3 SE Buxton | ME | Tree blocking Burnham Rd. | |
September 8, 2023 2:33 PM CT | 67 mph | 3 E Seabrook | NH | Delayed report. |
September 8, 2023 2:47 PM CT | 61 mph | 8 SSE Kittery Point | ME | 61 mph wind gust on Appledore Mesonet. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the September 8, 2023 Portland, ME storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Portland, ME Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Portland, ME region as the September 8, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jun 2, 2023 through Aug 13, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 13, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Portland, ME
Not sure whether the September 8, 2023 Portland, ME hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Portland, ME region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the September 8, 2023 Portland, ME event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the September 8, 2023 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Portland, ME region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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