How many tornadoes has Sanford, ME had?
Sanford has had 25 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Sanford?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sanford was an EF0 on August 22, 2020.
When is tornado season in Sanford?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sanford, with 8 on record. April through June account for 7 of the 25 tornadoes on record near Sanford.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
25
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
July
8 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Sanford
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
6 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
1
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
1
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
3
2009
0
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
3
1970s
4
1980s
3
1990s
3
2000s
3
2010s
4
2020s
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
6
EF1
11
EF2
8
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
2
Jun
5
Jul
8
Aug
7
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Sanford
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Sanford since 1950, across 1 event. 6 injuries have been reported across all events. 2008 was the deadliest year on record near Sanford.
The deadliest single event was an EF2 on July 24, 2008, which caused 1 fatality along a 50.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Sanford
Deadliest Tornado
EF2 on July 24, 2008 — 1 fatality, 50.5 mi path, 880 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F1 on August 7, 1986 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF2 on July 24, 2008 — 880 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF2 on July 24, 2008 — 50.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on August 22, 2020.
What the record shows near Sanford
The 1950s were the busiest decade near Sanford, with 4 of the 25 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Sanford record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Sanford, 17 reached EF0 or EF1 and 8 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Sanford is rated EF2, of which 8 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Sanford has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 6 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 3, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Sanford, ME had?
Since 1950, 25 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Sanford. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Sanford?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Sanford was an EF2 on July 24, 2008, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Sanford?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sanford, with 8 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 Sanford?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sanford was an EF0 on August 22, 2020.
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