How many tornadoes has Augusta, ME had?
Augusta has had 14 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Augusta?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Augusta was an EF0 on July 24, 2012.
When is tornado season in Augusta?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Augusta, with 8 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 14 tornadoes on record near Augusta.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
14
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
July
8 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Augusta
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
1 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
1
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
3
1960s
5
1970s
2
1980s
1
1990s
2
2010s
1
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
EF0
1
EF1
10
EF2
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
0
Jun
2
Jul
8
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
0
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Augusta been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Augusta from any of the 14 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Augusta
Costliest Tornado
F1 on July 14, 1988 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on July 8, 1996 — 200 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on September 14, 1956 — 18.7 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 24, 2012.
What the record shows near Augusta
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Augusta, with 5 of the 14 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Augusta record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Augusta, 11 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Augusta is rated EF2, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Augusta has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2012 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Augusta, ME had?
Since 1950, 14 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Augusta. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Augusta?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Augusta, with 8 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Augusta?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Augusta was an EF0 on July 24, 2012.
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