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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Mechanic Falls, ME

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Mechanic Falls, ME from August 17, 1968 through June 30, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
45
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Mechanic Falls, ME · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 30, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Mechanic Falls, ME

12 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 24, 2020
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Poland, ME
1.25″ hail
Mar 17, 2016
7:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Poland, ME
1.00″ hail
Mar 17, 2016
6:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Mechanic Falls, ME
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2013
3:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail in Poland.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SW Poland, ME
0.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2011
3:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm produced 0.75 inch hail in Poland.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SW Poland, ME
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2011
3:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail in Poland Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: .99 W Poland Spg, ME
1.75″ hail
Aug 16, 2008
2:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in West Minot.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SE West Minot, ME
1.75″ hail
Aug 16, 2008
2:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail just to the north of Mechanic Falls. Golf ball size hail was also reported nearby in West Minot.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 NNW Mechanic Falls, ME
0.88″ hail
Jun 2, 2007
7:19 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced .88 inch hail in Mechanic Falls.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mechanic Falls, ME
1.75″ hail
Jun 24, 1999
2:20 PM EST
Hail report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mechanic Falls, ME
1.00″ hail
Jun 4, 1984
9:55 AM CST
Hail report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, ME
0.75″ hail
Jul 14, 1975
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, ME
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Mechanic Falls, ME

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UNK mph
Jun 30, 2024
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees downed across Plains Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Poland, ME
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2024
8:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wire damage along Jackson Rd... road closed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Poland, ME
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2024
8:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees downed at Summit Spring Golf Course.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Poland, ME
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2024
10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on wires. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Mechanic Falls, ME
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2024
10:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Androscoggin County dispatch reports a tree blocking ME 124. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Mechanic Falls, ME
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2023
9:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report: Tree down on North street... Road closed at time of report. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mechanic Falls, ME
UNK mph
Aug 25, 2020
7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON RT 11 BLOCKING ONE LANE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Mechanic Falls, ME
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2020
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WHITE OAK HILL RD CLOSED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Poland, ME
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2018
3:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON WIRES ON MEGQUIRE HILL RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Poland, ME
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2016
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON JORDAN SHORE RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Poland, ME
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2016
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LOTS OF TREES DOWN IN THE POLAND AREA
NWS Wind Report Location: Poland, ME
58 mph
Aug 5, 2014
3:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm downed trees on Empire Road in Poland.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.47 NNE Poland Spg, ME
58 mph
Aug 5, 2014
3:17 PM EST-5
Wind report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm downed a tree on wires in Poland.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.21 NW Poland, ME
58 mph
Aug 5, 2014
3:17 PM EST-5
Wind report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm downed a tree and wires on Libby and Patterson Roads in Mechanic Falls.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.03 SW Mechanic Falls, ME
58 mph
Jul 15, 2014
3:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm downed large branches in Poland.
NWS Wind Report Location: .85 SW Poland, ME
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Mechanic Falls, ME

1 reports
F0 category
Jul 14, 1975
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County · 29,314 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ME
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Mechanic Falls, ME area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,300
Households832
Housing units884
Income
Median household income$50,169
$100k+ households14.9%
$150k+ households3.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached460
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily272
Large multifamily12
Mobile homes140
Housing mix
Single-family share52.0%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share32.1%
Mobile-home share15.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied492
Renter-occupied340
Vacant units52
Home value & age
Median home value$197,700
Owner homes $300k+21.5%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1970
Older-home share58.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars797
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Mechanic Falls have on record?

Our records show 12 hail, 45 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Mechanic Falls, ME, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 30, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Mechanic Falls?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Mechanic Falls, ME is 1.75″. It was reported near .85 SE West Minot, ME on August 16, 2008.

A storm report showed up near my home in Mechanic Falls — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Mechanic Falls and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Mechanic Falls — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Mechanic Falls address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Mechanic Falls — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Mechanic Falls address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Mechanic Falls — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Mechanic Falls, ME, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Mechanic Falls, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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