Portland, ME Tornado History — 13 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Portland, ME had?
Portland has had 13 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Portland?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Portland was an EF0 on July 1, 2017.
When is tornado season in Portland?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Portland, with 8 on record. April through June account for 1 of the 13 tornadoes on record near Portland.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Portland
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 Portland been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Portland from any of the 13 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Portland
What the record shows near Portland
The 2010s are the busiest decade on record so far near Portland, with 4 of the 13 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Portland record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Portland, 13 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Portland is rated EF1, of which 6 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Portland has averaged 0.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 4 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 2, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.