Brunswick, ME Tornado History — 8 Tornadoes Since 1950
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. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
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.
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 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. NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Brunswick
About Tornadoes in Brunswick
This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Brunswick, Maine, has experienced seven documented tornadoes within a 25-mile radius since 1950, according to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. All of these events have been rated EF0 or EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, indicating relatively weak tornadoes with maximum wind speeds below 110 mph. The distribution includes three EF0 tornadoes and four EF1 tornadoes, with no fatalities recorded in any of these events.
Tornado activity in the Brunswick area has been sporadic across the decades. Two tornadoes occurred in the 1950s and two more in the 1960s, followed by a quiet period before two additional events in the 2000s and one in the 2010s. July has been the most active month historically, accounting for three of the seven recorded tornadoes. This summer peak aligns with general patterns in the Northeast, where tornadoes are most common during the warmer months when atmospheric instability increases.
The costliest tornado on record struck on October 29, 1963, causing $275,000 in property damage. This F1 tornado had a brief path of just 0.1 miles and a maximum width of only 10 yards. The longest and widest tornado occurred on November 24, 2005, traveling 3.8 miles with a maximum width of 75 yards, though it caused no reported property damage. The most recent tornado touched down on July 24, 2012, as an EF0 event with a path length of 0.2 miles and a maximum width of 20 yards, also resulting in no damage or injuries.
While tornadoes are less frequent in coastal Maine than in the central United States, the Brunswick area's record demonstrates that these weather phenomena can occur in New England. The Enhanced Fujita scale, used since 2007 to replace the original Fujita scale, rates tornado intensity based on observed damage to structures and vegetation, with EF0 representing the weakest category and EF5 the strongest.