How many tornadoes has Bangor, ME had?
Bangor has had 7 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Bangor?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bangor was an F0 on August 27, 1997.
When is tornado season in Bangor?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bangor, with 4 on record. April through June account for 1 of the 7 tornadoes on record near Bangor.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
7
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
August
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1970s
1
1990s
2
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
5
EF2
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
0
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
4
Sep
0
Oct
1
Nov
0
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Bangor been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Bangor from any of the 7 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Bangor
Costliest Tornado
F1 on October 3, 1970 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on August 17, 1959 — 300 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on October 3, 1970 — 9.5 mile track.
Most Recent
F0 on August 27, 1997.
What the record shows near Bangor
The 1950s were the busiest decade near Bangor, with 4 of the 7 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 1990s have produced 2 so far. The Bangor record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Bangor, 6 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Bangor is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Bangor, ME had?
Since 1950, 7 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Bangor. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Bangor?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bangor, with 4 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 Bangor?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bangor was an F0 on August 27, 1997.
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