State history
Tornadoes in Maine
Maine averages 2 tornadoes per year. Here is the complete history.
The stats
- Average: 2 tornadoes/year.
- Peak season: Summer.
- Regional patterns.
- Community awareness.
Notable events
- 1996 Hebron F2 — significant.
- Occasional weak events — annual.
Major cities
Portland
68k.
Lewiston
36k.
Bangor
32k.
South Portland
25k.
Auburn
24k.
Augusta
19k. Capital.
NWS coverage
NWS Gray
S ME.
NWS Caribou
N ME.
Preparedness
- Weather radio.
- WEA enabled.
- Family communication plan.
- Community shelter awareness.
- Storm shelter installation.
- Insurance current.
- Regular drills.
For residents
- Preparedness essential.
- Local NWS office familiarity.
- Community engagement.
- Family plan.
- Insurance verification.