South Portland, ME Tornado History — 13 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has South Portland, ME had?
South Portland has had 13 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near South Portland?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of South Portland was an EF0 on July 1, 2017.
When is tornado season in South Portland?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near South Portland, with 8 on record. April through June account for 1 of the 13 tornadoes on record near South Portland.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near South 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 South Portland been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of South 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 South Portland
What the record shows near South Portland
The 2010s are the busiest decade on record so far near South Portland, with 4 of the 13 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The South Portland record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near South Portland, 13 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near South Portland is rated EF1, of which 6 are logged.
Across the last 20 years South 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.