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*September 16, 1957: An F2 touched down in a wooded area southeast of [[Sherman, Maine|Sherman]], causing little property damage.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~ShowEvent~66178|title= Event Record Details 16 Sep 1957, 1330 CST|accessdate= 2008-06-09|work= NCDC Storm Events Database|publisher= [[National Climatic Data Center]]}}</ref>
*September 16, 1957: An F2 touched down in a wooded area southeast of [[Sherman, Maine|Sherman]], causing little property damage.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~ShowEvent~66178|title= Event Record Details 16 Sep 1957, 1330 CST|accessdate= 2008-06-09|work= NCDC Storm Events Database|publisher= [[National Climatic Data Center]]}}</ref>
*July 2, 1958: Three tornadoes caused minor damage in three separate parts of the state. The first and longest-tracked tornado, accompanied by large hail almost {{convert|3|in|cm}} in diameter, touched down around 3pm [[Eastern Daylight Time|EDT]] west of [[Jonesboro, Maine|Jonesboro]]. It moved south for {{convert|9|mi|km}}, causing F1 damage before lifting in [[Jonesport, Maine|Jonesport]]. The second tornado touched down in [[Wilton, Maine|Wilton Intervale]] about 15 minutes later, causing little damage. The third tornado, an F1, tracked {{convert|3|mi|km}} from [[Orono, Maine|Orono]] to near [[Old Town, Maine|Old Town]].<ref name="NCDC"/><ref name="severe plot"> Data from the [[Storm Prediction Center]] archives, which are accessible through [http://www.spc.noaa.gov/software/svrplot2/ SeverePlot], free software created and maintained by [[John Hart (meteorologist)|]], lead forecaster for the SPC.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~ShowEvent~66179|title= Event Record Details 02 Jul 1958, 1500 CST|accessdate= 2008-06-09|work= NCDC Storm Events Database|publisher= [[National Climatic Data Center]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~ShowEvent~66182|title= Event Record Details 02 Jul 1958, 1517 CST|accessdate= 2008-06-09|work= NCDC Storm Events Database|publisher= [[National Climatic Data Center]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~ShowEvent~66183|title= Event Record Details 02 Jul 1958, 1600 CST|accessdate= 2008-06-09|work= NCDC Storm Events Database|publisher= [[National Climatic Data Center]]}}</ref>
*July 2, 1958: Three tornadoes caused minor damage in three separate parts of the state. The first and longest-tracked tornado, accompanied by large hail almost {{convert|3|in|cm}} in diameter, touched down around 3pm [[Eastern Daylight Time|EDT]] west of [[Jonesboro, Maine|Jonesboro]]. It moved south for {{convert|9|mi|km}}, causing F1 damage before lifting in [[Jonesport, Maine|Jonesport]]. The second tornado touched down in [[Wilton, Maine|Wilton Intervale]] about 15 minutes later, causing little damage. The third tornado, an F1, tracked {{convert|3|mi|km}} from [[Orono, Maine|Orono]] to near [[Old Town, Maine|Old Town]].<ref name="NCDC"/><ref name="severe plot"> Data from the [[Storm Prediction Center]] archives, which are accessible through [http://www.spc.noaa.gov/software/svrplot2/ SeverePlot], free software created and maintained by [[John Hart (meteorologist)|John Hart]], lead forecaster for the SPC.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~ShowEvent~66179|title= Event Record Details 02 Jul 1958, 1500 CST|accessdate= 2008-06-09|work= NCDC Storm Events Database|publisher= [[National Climatic Data Center]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~ShowEvent~66182|title= Event Record Details 02 Jul 1958, 1517 CST|accessdate= 2008-06-09|work= NCDC Storm Events Database|publisher= [[National Climatic Data Center]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~ShowEvent~66183|title= Event Record Details 02 Jul 1958, 1600 CST|accessdate= 2008-06-09|work= NCDC Storm Events Database|publisher= [[National Climatic Data Center]]}}</ref>
*July 11, 1958: An F1 tornado caused minor damage in [[Buxton, Maine|Buxton]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~ShowEvent~66186|title= Event Record Details 11 Jul 1958, 1330 CST|accessdate= 2008-06-10|work= NCDC Storm Events Database|publisher= [[National Climatic Data Center]]}}</ref>
*July 11, 1958: An F1 tornado caused minor damage in [[Buxton, Maine|Buxton]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~ShowEvent~66186|title= Event Record Details 11 Jul 1958, 1330 CST|accessdate= 2008-06-10|work= NCDC Storm Events Database|publisher= [[National Climatic Data Center]]}}</ref>
*July 19, 1958: A tornado touched down briefly in [[Clinton, Maine|Clinton]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~ShowEvent~66187|title= Event Record Details 19 Jul 1958, 1700 CST|accessdate= 2008-06-10|work= NCDC Storm Events Database|publisher= [[National Climatic Data Center]]}}</ref>
*July 19, 1958: A tornado touched down briefly in [[Clinton, Maine|Clinton]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~ShowEvent~66187|title= Event Record Details 19 Jul 1958, 1700 CST|accessdate= 2008-06-10|work= NCDC Storm Events Database|publisher= [[National Climatic Data Center]]}}</ref>

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All tornadoes and possible (unconfirmed) tornadoes in Maine history, by month

This is a list of tornadoes reported in the history of the US state of Maine. While Maine is not known for tornado events, more than 100 tornadoes have affected the state in modern history, resulting in at least 48 deaths, 780 injuries, and more than $500 million in damage.[1]

As with most of the Northeastern United States, the number of tornadoes peaks in the summer months; specifically, July and August. They occur most commonly in Hartford County, although since 1950 Litchfield County has recorded the most tornadoes. Since reliable records have been kept, Maine has recorded an average of 1.3 tornadoes per year, ranked 42nd in the United States.[2]

Possible tornadoes also occurred in May 1779, 1839 (two tornadoes), and 1841, but the location and exact date of these are unknown.[3][4] This list is likely incomplete, as official records date back only to 1950 for tornadoes in the United States.[1]

Pre–1950

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All tornadoes in the history of Maine, by county.
  • May 17, 1773: A possible tornado or microburst moved east from New Hampshire to Kittery, destroying a saw mill there. A man died when the storm overturned his boat, but it is unclear which state this occurred in.[5]
  • August 1, 1815: A possible tornado about 300 feet (91 m) wide destroyed trees, crops, and fences near St. Albans.[6][7]
  • July 4, 1818: A violent hailstorm accompanied by an apparent tornado struck China, damaging buildings.[6][8]
  • May 17, 1826: A possible tornado downed 700 trees in Kennebunk.[6]
  • July, 1845: A possible tornado struck Orono.[4]
  • July, 1848: A tornado cut a path 15 miles (24 km) long and 0.5 miles (0.80 km) wide through Ripley, Dexter, and Garland.[4]
  • October 16, 1855: A tornado damaged homes in Gorham, moving one house from its foundation, destroying a barm, and damaging some roofs.[9]
  • June 15, 1859: A tornado caused significant damage in Embden. It began as a waterspout several hundred feet high over a local pond, then moved into town, destroying several barns and a house. Debris was carried as much as 2 miles (3.2 km) from its origin. Five people were injured.[10]
  • July 9, 1885: A tornado destroyed a barn and damaged several others along an 8-mile (13 km) path near Belgrade.[13]
  • July 8, 1890: A dozen homes were damaged in Winthrop. Two people were injured, and a woman was killed by a church belfry when it collapsed.[14][15]
  • May 22, 1921: A severe windstorm, likely including one or more tornadoes, hit several towns including Waterville, Portland, and Searsport. In Portland, a shed was blown into the water on Long Island, drowning a man. The worst damage occurred in Searsport from a probable tornado, where three houses and a factory tower were destroyed, and two people were slightly injured by flying debris.[16]
  • May 16, 1929: A significant tornado caused $25,000 in damage in the north parts of Portland and Deering, destroying barns and garages.[17]
  • September 6, 1931: A farmhouse near Palermo was severely damaged.[18]

1950–1974

  • June 6, 1953: An F1 briefly touched down in Dexter, just north of Lake Wassookeag. One person was injured.[1]
  • July 7, 1953: An F0 travelled about 1 mile (1.6 km) along the shoreline in South Freeport, causing no damage but injuring one person.[1]
  • July 7, 1954: An tornado touched down northeast of St. Stephen, New Brunswick around 2:30 PM, moving southwest. It crossed the St. Croix River into downtown Calais, causing F2 damage and injuring one person. The total path length was 8 miles (13 km) and damage was around $25,000 (1953 USD).[1]
  • August 11, 1954: Another F2 tornado touched down later in the year along US Route 1, just north of Connor. One house was thrown into another, killing one person and injuring another. Two barns were also destroyed.[14][19][20]
  • June 1, 1956: An F1 tornado caused a path of damage approximately 40 feet (12 m) wide and 1 mile (1.6 km) long through Lebanon.[21]
  • September 14, 1956: An F1 tornado caused a long 19-mile (31 km) path of damage from Augusta to an area about 5 miles (8.0 km) north-northeast of Washington.[22]
  • September 16, 1957: An F2 touched down in a wooded area southeast of Sherman, causing little property damage.[23]
  • July 2, 1958: Three tornadoes caused minor damage in three separate parts of the state. The first and longest-tracked tornado, accompanied by large hail almost 3 inches (7.6 cm) in diameter, touched down around 3pm EDT west of Jonesboro. It moved south for 9 miles (14 km), causing F1 damage before lifting in Jonesport. The second tornado touched down in Wilton Intervale about 15 minutes later, causing little damage. The third tornado, an F1, tracked 3 miles (4.8 km) from Orono to near Old Town.[1][24][25][26][27]
  • July 11, 1958: An F1 tornado caused minor damage in Buxton.[28]
  • July 19, 1958: A tornado touched down briefly in Clinton.[29]
  • August 8, 1958: A tornado touched down briefly in Alna, causing no damage.[30]
  • August 15, 1958: An F2 tornado tracked 17 miles (27 km) due east from St. Froid Lake to the south end of Madawaska Lake southwest of Stockholm.[31]
  • August 15, 1959: A tornado injured one person just west of the Canadian border in Aroostook County.[32]
  • August 16, 1959: An F2 destroyed a barn in Cardville, followed by a weak F1 tornado near Sidney.[33][34][35]
  • August 17, 1959: Two more tornadoes touched down this day, one in Newport and one in Amherst which injured one person.[36][37]
  • August 28, 1959: A weak tornado was spotted near Charles A. Chase Jr. Memorial Field in Dover-Foxcroft. No damage was reported.[38]
  • August 29, 1960: An F1 tornado touched down in Caribou, travelling east-northeast for 10 miles before lifting in Limestone.[39]
  • May 29, 1961: An F0 tornado travelled east-northeast for 5 miles (8 km) near Meddybemps Lake.[40]
  • June 13, 1961: An F1 tornado touched down in Stow, travelling 5 miles (8 km) southeast to Lovell.[41]
  • June 29, 1961: An F1 tornado touched down near Mud Lake in Sinclair.[42]
  • July 18, 1961: An F1 touched down northeast of Presque Isle.[43]
  • September 4, 1961: An F2 caused significant damage around Skowhegan along a 1-mile (1.6 km) path.[44]
  • September 15, 1961: A tornado touched down on Great Wass Island, moving northeast. Moving 19 miles (31 km), at some points over water as a waterspout, it caused F2 damage to a few structures, dissipating in East Machias. One person was injured.[45]
  • July 9, 1962: An F1 tracked 11 miles (18 km) from Sebago across Sebago Lake to Raymond, causing minor damage.[46]
  • August 20, 1962: An F2 tracked 10 miles (16 km) from Mayfield to Wellington, unroofing a house and damaging many trees.[47][48]
  • May 14, 1963: An F2 caused little damage to structures outside of Berwick.[49]
  • May 19, 1963: A tornado was spotted north of Caribou.[50]
  • July 1, 1963: Three brief, unrated tornadoes caused little damage in central Maine. The first touched down south of Bingham, the second west of Abbot, and the third along the Maine Turnpike north of Fairfield.[51][52][53]
  • July 15, 1963: An F0 tornado skipped due north for 17 miles (27 km) from south of Pittsfield to Ripley, causing little or no damage.[54]
  • October 9, 1963: An F1 caused damage in Richmond.[55]
  • June 10, 1965: Two barns were destroyed near Deblois by a brief F2 tornado.[56]
  • July 1, 1968: An F2 tornado travelled southeast for 3 miles (4.8 km) through Gardiner.[57]
  • July 31, 1971: An F2 cut a 3-mile (4.8 km) path near Turner. Two trailers were destroyed, with their occupants thrown hundreds of feet away, but no one was killed.[58]

1975–1999

  • August 13, 1976: A waterspout touched down in the harbor of Wells, then moved east across town, destroying homes. Two people were injured when a house was unroofed.[14][59]
  • JUN 18, 1994 11:15 AM 0 dead 2 injured

One or more weak skipping tornadoes traveled from St. Francis to Portage Lake.[14]

2000–present

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "NCDC Storm Events". National Climatic Data Center. 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
  2. ^ "Maine Tornadoes". Retrieved 2008-05-15.
  3. ^ Ludlam, pg. 201
  4. ^ a b c d Ludlam, pg. 203
  5. ^ Grazulis, pg. 552
  6. ^ a b c d Ludlam, pg. 202
  7. ^ Grazulis, pg. 555
  8. ^ Grazulis, pg. 556
  9. ^ "Violent Tornado in Gorham, Maine" (PDF). From the Portland Advertiser. New York Times. 1855-10-18. p. 2. Retrieved 2008-06-05. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  10. ^ "Embden, ME Tornado Damages Small Towns, June 1859". GenDisasters. Somerset Telegraph. 1859-06-15. Retrieved 2009-01-15. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  11. ^ Ludlam, pg. 204
  12. ^ Grazulis, pg. 580
  13. ^ Grazulis, pg. 635
  14. ^ a b c d Tornado Project. "Worst" Tornadoes Retrieved on July 2, 2007.
  15. ^ Grazulis, pg. 652
  16. ^ "Various Towns, ME Tornadoes Sweep Maine, May 1921". GenDisasters. New York Times. 1921-05-23. Retrieved 2009-01-15. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  17. ^ Grazulis, pg. 827
  18. ^ Grazulis, pg. 841
  19. ^ "Event Record Details 11 Aug 1954, 1727 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2008-06-09.
  20. ^ Grazulis, pg. 982
  21. ^ "Event Record Details 01 Jun 1956, 1500 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2008-06-09.
  22. ^ "Event Record Details 14 Sep 1956, 1510 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2008-06-09.
  23. ^ "Event Record Details 16 Sep 1957, 1330 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2008-06-09.
  24. ^ Data from the Storm Prediction Center archives, which are accessible through SeverePlot, free software created and maintained by John Hart, lead forecaster for the SPC.
  25. ^ "Event Record Details 02 Jul 1958, 1500 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2008-06-09.
  26. ^ "Event Record Details 02 Jul 1958, 1517 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2008-06-09.
  27. ^ "Event Record Details 02 Jul 1958, 1600 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2008-06-09.
  28. ^ "Event Record Details 11 Jul 1958, 1330 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
  29. ^ "Event Record Details 19 Jul 1958, 1700 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
  30. ^ "Event Record Details 08 Aug 1958, 1430 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
  31. ^ "Event Record Details 15 Aug 1958, 1020 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2008-06-11.
  32. ^ "Event Record Details 15 Aug 1959, 1430 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2008-06-11.
  33. ^ "Event Record Details 16 Aug 1959, 1200 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2008-06-11.
  34. ^ "Event Record Details 16 Aug 1959, 1245 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2008-06-11.
  35. ^ Grazulis, pg. 1022
  36. ^ "Event Record Details 17 Aug 1959, 1600 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2008-06-11.
  37. ^ "Event Record Details 16 17 Aug 1959, 1900 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2008-06-11.
  38. ^ "Event Record Details 28 Aug 1959, 1500 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2008-12-11.
  39. ^ "Event Record Details 29 Aug 1960, 1600 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2008-12-11.
  40. ^ "Event Record Details 29 May 1961, 1400 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2008-12-11.
  41. ^ "Event Record Details 13 Jun 1961, 1700 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2009-01-15.
  42. ^ "Event Record Details 29 Jun 1961, 2227 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2009-01-15.
  43. ^ "Event Record Details 18 Jul 1961, 1615 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2009-01-15.
  44. ^ "Event Record Details 04 Sep 1961, 1610 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2009-01-15.
  45. ^ "Event Record Details 15 Sep 1961, 0930 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
  46. ^ "Event Record Details 09 Jul 1962, 1055 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
  47. ^ "Event Record Details 20 Aug 1962, 1350 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
  48. ^ Grazulis, pg. 1043
  49. ^ "Event Record Details 14 May 1963, 1615 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
  50. ^ "Event Record Details 19 May 1963, 1445 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
  51. ^ "Event Record Details 01 Jul 1963, 1410 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2009-05-22.
  52. ^ "Event Record Details 01 Jul 1963, 1445 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2009-05-22.
  53. ^ "Event Record Details 01 Jul 1963, 1510 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2009-05-22.
  54. ^ "Event Record Details 15 Jul 1963, 1700 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2009-05-22.
  55. ^ "Event Record Details 29 Oct 1963, 1600 CST". NCDC Storm Events Database. National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2009-05-22.
  56. ^ Grazulis, pg. 1077
  57. ^ Grazulis, pg. 1100
  58. ^ Grazulis, pg. 1127
  59. ^ Grazulis, pg. 1190

Book references

  • Grazulis, Thomas P (July). Significant Tornadoes 1680–1991. St. Johnsbury, VT: The Tornado Project of Environmental Films. ISBN 1-879362-03-1. {{cite book}}: Check date values in: |year= (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)CS1 maint: year (link)
  • Ludlum, David McWilliams (1970). Early American Tornadoes 1586–1870. Boston, MA: American Meteorological Society. ISBN 0933876327.
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