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Tornado History

Kennebec Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Kennebec, Maine. The records below identify 9 tornadoes from 1956 through 1996, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $372K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes9
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$372K
Avg Length3.2 mi
Avg Width48 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Kennebec, Maine

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Kennebec, Maine with 0 deaths
1956 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 18.7 miles in Kennebec, Maine
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Kennebec, Maine
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Sep 14, 1956

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Kennebec, Maine, July is the most active month with 6 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

10

Summary: 1956 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F1
F2
Unknown

Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 5 recorded events.

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.

$250K$25K$2K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1971 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 July 31, 19711971F2 July 8, 19961996F1 September 14, 19561956F1 July 13, 19661966F1 June 17, 19671967F1 July 1, 19681968F1 August 16, 19591959Unknown July 19, 19581958Unknown July 1, 19631963© OpenStreetMap contributors

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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
July 31, 1971F2Kennebec, Maine2 mi33 yd00$250K
July 8, 1996F2Kennebec, Maine1.5 mi200 yd00$15K
September 14, 1956F1Kennebec, Maine18.7 mi17 yd00$25K
July 13, 1966F1Kennebec, Maine0.3 mi33 yd00$25K
June 17, 1967F1Kennebec, Maine1 mi17 yd00$25K
July 1, 1968F1Kennebec, Maine2.3 mi33 yd00$25K
August 16, 1959F1Kennebec, Maine0.5 mi33 yd00$2K
July 19, 1958UnknownKennebec, Maine0.1 mi50 yd00$2K
July 1, 1963UnknownKennebec, Maine2 mi20 yd00$2K

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.