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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]

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.
  • June 191794: A tornado destroyed several structures in Milford injuring four, while a separate tornado cut through Branford. Some loss of life likely occurred from one or both tornadoes.[3]
  • October 161855: A tornado damaged homes in Gorham, moving one house from its foundation, destroying a barm, and damaging some roofs.[5]


1950–present

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See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "NCDC Storm Events". National Climatic Data Center. 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
  2. ^ "Maine Tornadoes". Retrieved 2008-05-15.
  3. ^ a b 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)
  4. ^ Tornado Project. "Worst" Tornadoes Retrieved on July 2, 2007.
  5. ^ "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)
  6. ^ 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.