Tornado History

Somerset Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Somerset, Maine. The records below identify 13 tornadoes from 1961 through 2014, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $580K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes13
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$580K
Avg Length3.9 mi
Avg Width155 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Somerset, 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 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Somerset, Maine with 0 deaths
1963 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 17.1 miles in Somerset, Maine
Widest tornado: 800.0 yards in Somerset, Maine
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jul 1, 1963

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Somerset, Maine, July is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 1963 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
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F2
Unknown

Summary: F2 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 4 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 1961 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 September 4, 19611961F2 November 7, 19711971F2 August 20, 19621962F2 August 9, 20002000F1 May 23, 19841984F1 October 3, 19701970F1 August 11, 19711971EF1 June 1, 20112011EF1 July 15, 20142014F0 July 15, 19631963EF0 June 2, 20132013Unknown July 1, 19631963Unknown July 1, 19631963© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
September 4, 1961F2Somerset, Maine0.5 mi17 yd00$250K
November 7, 1971F2Somerset, Maine4.1 mi60 yd00$25K
August 20, 1962F2Somerset, Maine0 mi27 yd00$2K
August 9, 2000F2Somerset, Maine3 mi500 yd00N/A
May 23, 1984F1Somerset, Maine0.3 mi20 yd00$250K
October 3, 1970F1Somerset, Maine9.5 mi150 yd00$25K
August 11, 1971F1Somerset, Maine0.2 mi33 yd00$25K
June 1, 2011EF1Somerset, Maine8.38 mi200 yd00N/A
July 15, 2014EF1Somerset, Maine2.75 mi800 yd00N/A
July 15, 1963F0Somerset, Maine17.1 mi17 yd00$250
June 2, 2013EF0Somerset, Maine0.03 mi40 yd00N/A
July 1, 1963UnknownSomerset, Maine1 mi100 yd00$2K
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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.

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