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Westbrook, ME Tornado History — 16 Tornadoes Since 1950

Maine · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Westbrook, ME had?

Westbrook has had 16 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Westbrook?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Westbrook was an EF0 on July 11, 2020.

When is tornado season in Westbrook?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Westbrook, with 11 on record. April through June account for 1 of the 16 tornadoes on record near Westbrook.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
16
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
July
11 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Westbrook

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 7 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 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 4
1990s 1
2000s 1
2010s 6
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 8
EF1 8

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 0
Jun 1
Jul 11
Aug 3
Sep 0
Oct 1
Nov 0
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Westbrook been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Westbrook from any of the 16 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Westbrook

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 11, 2020.

What the record shows near Westbrook

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Westbrook, with 6 of the 16 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Westbrook record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Westbrook, 16 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Westbrook is rated EF1, of which 8 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Westbrook has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 7 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 Westbrook, ME had?
Since 1950, 16 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Westbrook. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Westbrook?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Westbrook, with 11 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 Westbrook?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Westbrook was an EF0 on July 11, 2020.
How do I get tornado warnings for Westbrook?
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