How many tornadoes has Saco, ME had?
Saco has had 15 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Saco?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Saco was an EF1 on July 28, 2014.
When is tornado season in Saco?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Saco, with 6 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 15 tornadoes on record near Saco.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
15
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 Saco
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
1
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
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
0
Jun
2
Jul
6
Aug
5
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
0
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Saco been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Saco from any of the 15 tornadoes since 1950, though 3 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Saco
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
EF0 on July 21, 2010 — 6.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on July 28, 2014.
What the record shows near Saco
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Saco, with 4 of the 15 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 4 so far. The Saco record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Saco, 14 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Saco is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Saco 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 Saco, ME had?
Since 1950, 15 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Saco. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Saco?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Saco, 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 Saco?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Saco was an EF1 on July 28, 2014.
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