How many tornadoes has Waterville, ME had?
Waterville has had 15 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Waterville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Waterville was an F2 on August 9, 2000.
When is tornado season in Waterville?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Waterville, with 6 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 15 tornadoes on record near Waterville.
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
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
3
1960s
6
1970s
3
1980s
1
1990s
1
2000s
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
1
EF1
10
EF2
4
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
0
Jun
3
Jul
6
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Waterville been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Waterville from any of the 15 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Waterville
Costliest Tornado
F1 on June 18, 1989 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on August 9, 2000 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on September 14, 1956 — 18.7 mile track.
Most Recent
F2 on August 9, 2000.
What the record shows near Waterville
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Waterville, with 6 of the 15 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2000s have produced 1 so far. The Waterville record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Waterville, 11 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Waterville is rated EF2, of which 4 are logged.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Waterville, ME had?
Since 1950, 15 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Waterville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Waterville?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Waterville, 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 Waterville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Waterville was an F2 on August 9, 2000.
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