Strong Wind in Interior Cumberland, Maine

Strong Wind October 28, 2000 · Interior Cumberland, Maine

$1.2M

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

A strong cold front moved through the region followed by a prolonged period of gusty northwest winds. The winds knocked over a battery charger at a bark mulch manufacturing operation in Windham, sparking a fire that caused an estimated $1.2 to $1.5 million in damages to a storage building and equipment. Winds gusted to 45 mph (measured) in Portland, and 44 mph (measured) in Lewiston.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5158891. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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