Thunderstorms started producing severe weather as early as 9:50 am EDT, and by the end of the day there were numerous severe thunderstorms with reports of large hail and damaging winds across much of western Maine. The severe thunderstorm activity lasted into late evening. There were many reports of private property damage due to strong winds downing trees and numerous reports of large hail, some up to half dollar size.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 14:30:00 to 03-AUG-07 14:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and power lines in East Madison. Dozens of pine trees were snapped off. Both pines and hardwoods were uprooted. Multiple homes suffered roof damage. Several docks were overturned and boats tossed around on Wesserunsett Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 14:44:00 to 03-AUG-07 14:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORNVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm blew down numerous trees West Ridge Road and Molutus Road and produced quarter inch hail.  A woman was struck by lightning, but there was no information on possible injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 14:50:00 to 03-AUG-07 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and branches and produced marble-size hail in Athens.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 14:50:00 to 03-AUG-07 14:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST MADISON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm downed many hardwood trees (some maple trees that were 80 years old) in East Madison along Route 201.

Thunderstorm Wind in OXFORD, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 15:45:00 to 03-AUG-07 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: DIXFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and power lines in Dixfield.

Hail in OXFORD, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 18:54:00 to 03-AUG-07 18:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUMFORD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm produced .75 inch hail in Rumford.

Hail in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 19:42:00 to 03-AUG-07 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail in Wilton.

Thunderstorm Wind in OXFORD, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 15:45:00 to 03-AUG-07 15:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUMFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and power lines south of Rumford.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 08:50:00 to 03-AUG-07 08:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: COBURN GORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several 30-50 pound construction signs were blown down by a severe thunderstorm in Coburn Gore.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 09:13:00 to 03-AUG-07 09:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were blown down northwest of Jackman.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 09:15:00 to 03-AUG-07 09:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm downed trees in the vicinty of Jackman.

Hail in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 16:40:00 to 03-AUG-07 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm produced .75 inch hail in Wilton.

Hail in SOMERSET, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 17:13:00 to 03-AUG-07 17:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHAWMUT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail in Shawmut.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 16:20:00 to 03-AUG-07 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A severe thunderstorm produced pea-sized hail and downed a large tree on old Route 4.

Hail in KENNEBEC, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 17:15:00 to 03-AUG-07 17:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced .75 inch hail in Waterville.

Hail in KENNEBEC, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 17:20:00 to 03-AUG-07 17:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced .75 inch hail in Clinton.

Hail in OXFORD, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 18:55:00 to 03-AUG-07 18:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUMFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail in Rumford.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 09:19:00 to 03-AUG-07 09:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A severe thunderstorm downed numerous trees along route 201.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 09:42:00 to 03-AUG-07 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SABOOMOOK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm downed several trees in Pittston Farm. A large pine snapped off and damaged a cabin roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 10:00:00 to 03-AUG-07 10:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm downed power lines just south of Jackman.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 11:37:00 to 03-AUG-07 11:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm blew down numerous trees near Jackman.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENNEBEC, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 17:28:00 to 03-AUG-07 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm knocked down power lines along Route 100 between Clinton and Burnham.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALDO, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 17:40:00 to 03-AUG-07 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed medium size branches in Burnham.

Hail in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 13:20:00 to 03-AUG-07 13:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced .75 inch hail in Kingfield.

Hail in SOMERSET, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 15:15:00 to 03-AUG-07 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail in Hartland.

Hail in OXFORD, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 15:55:00 to 03-AUG-07 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERU
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail in Peru.

Hail in OXFORD, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 16:13:00 to 03-AUG-07 16:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: DIXFIELD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced .88 inch hail in Dixfield.

Hail in KENNEBEC, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 16:48:00 to 03-AUG-07 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIENNA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public


A severe thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail in Vienna. Mothball size hail fell for about 20 minutes.

Hail in SOMERSET, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 17:16:00 to 03-AUG-07 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail in Fairfield.

Hail in OXFORD, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 14:55:00 to 03-AUG-07 14:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUMFORD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced 1.25 inch hail in Rumford.

Funnel Cloud in SOMERSET, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 09:15:00 to 03-AUG-07 09:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKMAN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A funnel cloud was reported by emergency management near Jackman.

Hail in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 03-AUG-07 21:34:00 to 03-AUG-07 21:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREEPORT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced .75 inch hail in Freeport.