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Biddeford, ME Tornado History — 16 Tornadoes Since 1950

Maine · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

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

Tornadoes Since 1950
16
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
July
6 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years

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.

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 1
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 3
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 2
1960s 2
1970s 4
1980s 1
1990s 1
2000s 2
2010s 4

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 4
EF1 10
EF2 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 1
Jun 2
Jul 6
Aug 5
Sep 1
Oct 1
Nov 0
Dec 0

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

Costliest Tornado
F1 on August 7, 1986 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF0 on July 21, 2010 — 350 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on May 14, 1963 — 8.7 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on July 28, 2014.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Biddeford, ME had?
Since 1950, 16 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Biddeford. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Biddeford?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Biddeford, with 6 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 Biddeford?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Biddeford was an EF1 on July 28, 2014.
How do I get tornado warnings for Biddeford?
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