Severe thunderstorms developed out ahead of a cold front during the afternoon of June 1 and produced mostly 1  to 2.75 inch hail across the mountains and foothills of Maine with 1 inch hail reported in some interior areas.  In addition, tornadoes developed  in Oxford and Somerset Counties.

Hail in ANDROSCOGGIN, MAINE
From 01-JUN-11 15:05:00 to 01-JUN-11 15:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIVERMORE FALLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail 4 miles south of Livermore Falls.

Hail in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-JUN-11 15:14:00 to 01-JUN-11 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A severe thunderstorm produced 1.25 inch hail in Canton.

Hail in ANDROSCOGGIN, MAINE
From 01-JUN-11 15:22:00 to 01-JUN-11 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: POLAND SPG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail in Poland Springs.

Hail in ANDROSCOGGIN, MAINE
From 01-JUN-11 15:23:00 to 01-JUN-11 15:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: POLAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A thunderstorm produced 0.75 inch hail in Poland.

Hail in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 01-JUN-11 15:29:00 to 01-JUN-11 15:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHAKER VLG
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm produced 0.88 inch hail near Shaker Village.

Hail in ANDROSCOGGIN, MAINE
From 01-JUN-11 15:44:00 to 01-JUN-11 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEWISTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail in Lewiston.

Hail in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 01-JUN-11 16:30:00 to 01-JUN-11 16:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARRABASSETT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A severe thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail in Carrabassett.

Hail in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 01-JUN-11 16:35:00 to 01-JUN-11 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGFIELD
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A severe thunderstorm produced 2.75 inch hail in Kingfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDROSCOGGIN, MAINE
From 01-JUN-11 08:15:00 to 01-JUN-11 08:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINOT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A severe thunderstorm downed a tree on a power line in Minot.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, MAINE
From 01-JUN-11 17:10:00 to 01-JUN-11 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMBDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A severe thunderstorm downed large trees and power lines from Fahi Road to Cross Town Road in Emben.

Thunderstorm Wind in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-JUN-11 14:33:00 to 01-JUN-11 14:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCKE MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm downed two large trees on Bird Hill Road in Locke Mills.

Hail in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 01-JUN-11 14:35:00 to 01-JUN-11 14:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGFIELD
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A severe thunderstorm produced 2.75 inch hail in Kingfield.

Tornado in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-JUN-11 14:35:00 to 01-JUN-11 14:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCKE MILLS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down about 2 miles northwest of the town of Bryant Pond.  The tornado touched down along Gore Road on the southwest shore of North Pond and moved out over North Pond before dissipating.  The tornado snapped or uprooted numerous trees.  Maximum winds were estimated at 85 to 100 mph.

Tornado in SOMERSET, MAINE
From 01-JUN-11 16:51:00 to 01-JUN-11 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST NEW PORTLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down on June 1 in Somerset County.  The tornado touched down near School Street in the town of New Portland where minor damage was observed.  From there, the tornado traveled east about 8.4 miles through the town of Embden to the Kennebec River where it lifted off the ground.  The tornado crossed Embden Pond, Sand Pond, and Fahi Pond in Embden.  Along its path, the tornado snapped or uprooted hundreds of trees and damaged  several buildings and at least one vehicle.  The most significant damage was observed near Embden Pond Road where winds were estimated to be between 90 an 100 mph.  The maximum path width was estimated to be about 200 yards near Embden Pond Road.

Hail in YORK, MAINE
From 01-JUN-11 08:01:00 to 01-JUN-11 08:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A severe thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail in Wells.

Hail in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-JUN-11 08:05:00 to 01-JUN-11 08:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: OXFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail near Oxford.

Hail in YORK, MAINE
From 01-JUN-11 08:08:00 to 01-JUN-11 08:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail near Wells.

Hail in YORK, MAINE
From 01-JUN-11 08:13:00 to 01-JUN-11 08:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD ORCHARD BEACH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail near Old Orchard Beach.

Hail in YORK, MAINE
From 01-JUN-11 08:15:00 to 01-JUN-11 08:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail near Wells.

Hail in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 01-JUN-11 14:27:00 to 01-JUN-11 14:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: RANGELEY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

A severe thunderstorm produced 1.25 inch hail in Rangely.

Hail in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-JUN-11 14:30:00 to 01-JUN-11 14:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRYANT POND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A severe thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail near Bryant Pond.

Hail in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-JUN-11 14:30:00 to 01-JUN-11 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHEL DYKE FLD ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Bethel.

Hail in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-JUN-11 14:30:00 to 01-JUN-11 14:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST BETHEL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail in West Bethel. A funnel cloud was also reported to the north.

Hail in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-JUN-11 14:40:00 to 01-JUN-11 14:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRYANT POND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Bryant Pond.

Hail in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 01-JUN-11 14:50:00 to 01-JUN-11 14:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail in Kingfield.