Hail history for Caribou, Maine
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Caribou since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Caribou
- Last hail
- Jun 19, 2021
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Aug 15, 1958
20 reports on 13 days since 1958 · #3 of 16 Maine places
Hail map · Caribou
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Caribou
The latest hail report in and around Caribou is from June 19, 2021, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Caribou logged 17 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 70% more than the median Maine town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #3 of 16 Maine cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Caribou accounts for 9% of the 215 reports filed in Aroostook County.
10% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Maine town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on August 15, 1958.
Reports were down 58% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2011, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in August (50% of reports); 35% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Caribou 0.8
- Aroostook County 8.3
- Median Maine town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Caribou 10
- Aroostook County 62
- Median Maine town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Caribou 10%
- Aroostook County 4%
- Median Maine town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 1958 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Aroostook | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2007 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 N Caribou | Aroostook | — | 14:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.47 E Roberts | Aroostook | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Connor | Aroostook | — | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Caribou | Aroostook | $1.0 million | 04:38 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 25%
- 1–2 in 13 65%
- 2 in + 2 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | (Car)caribou Arpt | Aroostook | — | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.84 NW Grimes Mill | Aroostook | — | 04:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Caribou | Aroostook | $1.0 million | 04:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Caribou | Aroostook | — | 04:33 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.47 E Pauls | Aroostook | — | 04:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.84 SW Sawyer Corner | Aroostook | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.47 E Roberts | Aroostook | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Connor | Aroostook | — | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 SE (Car)caribou Arpt | Aroostook | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 SE Barretts | Aroostook | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.47 E Jacobs | Aroostook | — | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 SE (Car)caribou Arpt | Aroostook | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Caribou
- Presque Isle 17 km · 23
Questions about hail in Caribou
How often does it hail in Caribou, Maine?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Caribou since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #3 of 16 Maine places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Caribou?
Most reports come in August, June, July. August alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Caribou?
3.00 in (teacup size) on August 15, 1958. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Caribou?
The most recent report in this data is from June 19, 2021 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Caribou had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Caribou since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 19, 2021.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.