Maine Tornado History — 134 Tornadoes Since 1950
14 cities covered · 1950–present · NOAA Storm Prediction Center
Confirmed records complete through December 29, 2025
How many tornadoes does Maine get per year?
Maine has had 134 tornadoes on record since 1950 — averaging about 1.8 per year since 1950 (about 1.0 per year over the last decade). Counts come from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center archive for Maine. The 14 cities below report tornadoes within their own search radius, so those figures overlap each other and do not sum to the state total.
When was the most recent tornado in Maine?
The most recent confirmed tornado in our Maine dataset was an EF0 tornado on July 11, 2020. Confirmed records are complete through December 29, 2025.
When is tornado season in Maine?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes in Maine, with 51 on record since 1950. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most US states.
Maine at a Glance
Cities Covered
14
Tornado-prone metros
Tornadoes on Record
134
Sum across city radii
EF3+ Tornadoes
0
0.0% of all tornadoes
Peak Month
July
51 aggregate
Notable Tornadoes in Maine
Deadliest Tornado in Maine
F2 on August 11, 1954 — 1 fatality.
Most Recent Tornado
EF0 on July 11, 2020.