How many tornadoes has Lewiston, ME had?
Lewiston has had 22 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Lewiston?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lewiston was an EF0 on July 1, 2017.
When is tornado season in Lewiston?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lewiston, with 14 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 22 tornadoes on record near Lewiston.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
22
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
July
14 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Lewiston
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
7 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
3
2016
0
2015
0
2014
1
2013
0
2012
1
2011
0
2010
1
2009
1
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
2
1960s
4
1970s
3
1980s
2
1990s
2
2000s
3
2010s
6
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
7
EF1
12
EF2
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
14
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Lewiston been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Lewiston from any of the 22 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Lewiston
Costliest Tornado
F1 on July 14, 1988 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on August 21, 2009 — 700 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on September 14, 1956 — 18.7 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 1, 2017.
What the record shows near Lewiston
The 2010s are the busiest decade on record so far near Lewiston, with 6 of the 22 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Lewiston record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Lewiston, 19 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lewiston is rated EF2, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Lewiston has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 7 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 3, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Lewiston, ME had?
Since 1950, 22 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lewiston. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Lewiston?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lewiston, with 14 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 Lewiston?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lewiston was an EF0 on July 1, 2017.
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