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South Portland Gardens, ME Tornado History — 15 Tornadoes Since 1950

Maine · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has South Portland Gardens, ME had?

South Portland Gardens has had 15 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near South Portland Gardens?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of South Portland Gardens was an EF0 on July 1, 2017.

When is tornado season in South Portland Gardens?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near South Portland Gardens, with 10 on record. April through June account for 1 of the 15 tornadoes on record near South Portland Gardens.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
15
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
July
10 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near South Portland Gardens

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 0
2019 0
2018 0
2017 1
2016 0
2015 0
2014 2
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 3
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 2
1960s 1
1970s 3
1990s 1
2000s 2
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 8
EF1 7

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 0
Jun 1
Jul 10
Aug 3
Sep 0
Oct 0
Nov 1
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near South Portland Gardens been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of South Portland Gardens from any of the 15 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near South Portland Gardens

Costliest Tornado
F0 on August 2, 1993 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF0 on July 21, 2010 — 350 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on July 9, 1962 — 11.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 1, 2017.

What the record shows near South Portland Gardens

The 2010s are the busiest decade on record so far near South Portland Gardens, with 6 of the 15 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The South Portland Gardens record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near South Portland Gardens, 15 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near South Portland Gardens is rated EF1, of which 7 are logged.

Across the last 20 years South Portland Gardens has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 6 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 3, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has South Portland Gardens, ME had?
Since 1950, 15 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of South Portland Gardens. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in South Portland Gardens?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near South Portland Gardens, with 10 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 South Portland Gardens?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of South Portland Gardens was an EF0 on July 1, 2017.
How do I get tornado warnings for South Portland Gardens?
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