Tornado History
Maine Tornado History
This page summarizes tornado history for Maine. The local dataset contains 137 tornado records from 1953 through 2020, with a strongest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage) and at least $9.7M in reported property damage. The latest tornado record in this group is July 11, 2020. Across these records, NOAA lists 1 deaths and 20 injuries.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Maine
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 2.0 tornadoes per year (1.1/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 53 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Maine with 1 deaths
1971 was the most active year with 11 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (29 events)
Longest tornado: 20 miles in Maine
Widest tornado: 800.0 yards in Maine
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on Jul 1, 2017
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Maine, July is the most active month with 53 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1971 was the most active year with 11 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1986 with at least $2.8M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Tornado Count By County
Compares the counties with the most tornado records in this state dataset.
Summary: Aroostook County has the highest count in this state group with 29 tornado records.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 1961 | F2 | Somerset, Maine | 0.5 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 30, 1971 | F2 | Penobscot, Maine | 13.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 31, 1971 | F2 | Androscoggin, Maine | 1.9 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| July 31, 1971 | F2 | Androscoggin, Maine | 0.5 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 31, 1971 | F2 | Kennebec, Maine | 2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| August 11, 1954 | F2 | Aroostook, Maine | 1 mi | 27 yd | 1 | 1 | $25K |
| July 7, 1954 | F2 | Waldo, Maine | 7.6 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| August 15, 1958 | F2 | Aroostook, Maine | 17 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| September 15, 1961 | F2 | Washington, Maine | 19.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| October 10, 1966 | F2 | York, Maine | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| November 7, 1971 | F2 | Somerset, Maine | 4.1 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| November 7, 1971 | F2 | Penobscot, Maine | 5.1 mi | 3 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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Top County Pages
- Aroostook tornado history29
- Oxford tornado history17
- Penobscot tornado history14
- Cumberland tornado history13
- York tornado history13
- Somerset tornado history13
- Kennebec tornado history11
- Washington tornado history6
- Franklin tornado history4
- Piscataquis tornado history4
- Androscoggin tornado history4
- Waldo tornado history3
- Lincoln tornado history2
- Sagadahoc tornado history2
- Knox tornado history1
- Hancock tornado history1
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Source And Limits
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.