Biddeford, ME Tornado History — 16 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Biddeford, ME had?
Biddeford has had 16 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Biddeford?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Biddeford was an EF1 on July 28, 2014.
When is tornado season in Biddeford?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Biddeford, with 6 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 16 tornadoes on record near Biddeford.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Biddeford
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 4 total, averaging 0.2 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Biddeford been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Biddeford from any of the 16 tornadoes since 1950, though 3 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Biddeford
What the record shows near Biddeford
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Biddeford, with 4 of the 16 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 4 so far. The Biddeford record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Biddeford, 14 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Biddeford is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Biddeford has averaged 0.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 4 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 3, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.