Washington County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Washington County, Maine? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 30 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 17 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph, plus 13 hail reports with hail up to 0.5". The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Washington County
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 352 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Danforth, moving southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
8 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 320 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles northwest of Vanceboro to near Topsfield to 12 miles southeast of Grand Falls. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
“At 320 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles northwest of Vanceboro to near Topsfield to 12 miles southeast of Grand Falls. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.5" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown Danforth SPC verified report
Sunday, May 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 933 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wytopitlock, or 8 miles southwest of Danforth, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington, Central Washington, Interior Hancock, and Southern Penobscot Counties. WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered to widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington, Central Washington, Interior Hancock, and Southern Penobscot Counties. WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered to widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
8 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington, Central Washington, Interior Hancock, and Southern Penobscot Counties. WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered to widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. WHEN...From 8 PM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Central Washington, Interior Hancock, and Southern Penobscot Counties. WHEN...From 8 PM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree damage could occur and isolated to scattered power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Washington County, ME?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 30 severe weather events in Washington County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Washington County recently?
Yes — 13 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.5" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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