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Brunswick, ME Tornado History — 8 Tornadoes Since 1950

Maine · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Brunswick, ME had?

Brunswick has had 8 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Brunswick?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Brunswick was an EF0 on July 24, 2012.

When is tornado season in Brunswick?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Brunswick, with 4 on record. April through June account for 0 of the 8 tornadoes on record near Brunswick.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
8
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
July
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Brunswick

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 2
1960s 2
1990s 1
2000s 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 3
EF1 4
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 0
Jun 0
Jul 4
Aug 1
Sep 0
Oct 1
Nov 2
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Brunswick been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Brunswick from any of the 8 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Brunswick

Costliest Tornado
F1 on October 29, 1963 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on July 8, 1996 — 200 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on November 24, 2005 — 3.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 24, 2012.

What the record shows near Brunswick

The 1950s were the busiest decade near Brunswick, with 2 of the 8 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Brunswick record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Brunswick, 7 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Brunswick is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Brunswick 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 Brunswick, ME had?
Since 1950, 8 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Brunswick. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Brunswick?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Brunswick, 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 Brunswick?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Brunswick was an EF0 on July 24, 2012.
How do I get tornado warnings for Brunswick?
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