Aroostook County, Maine
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
30
Tornado reports
213
Hail reports
129
Floods since 1996
936
All events
3
Deaths
$14.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Aroostook County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 29 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
A woman was killed while camping in the Allagash Wilderness region when thunderstorm winds toppled a tree on to her tent.
Mild temperatures of around 60 to the mid 60s caused rapid snow melt and runoff during the 14th which led to rising river and stream levels. Heavy rain then occurred during the 15th in advance of a slow moving cold front along with continued mild temperatures which contributed to…
River and lake flooding occurred from late April into early May due to run-off from rain and melting of the remaining snowpack. The most significant impacts occurred along the Fish River and lakes across extreme northeast Aroostook county. Homes and other structures were flooded …
Hail Hail
The time is estimated.
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Woman reported significant damage to her house after line of thunderstorms moved through the area. Resulted in multiple downed healthy trees in her backyard. Damage to her backyard deck and garage were also reported.
Flood Flood
An ice jam on the Meduxnekeag River, around the Carys Mills Area off Porter Settlement Road. River levels crested Wednesday at noon. Police reported that river levels decreased by evening.
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Several large trees were toppled at the edge of a field by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
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A tree was toppled near the shoreline of Madawaska Lake by wind gusts estimated at 59 mph. The time is estimated.
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Several trees were uprooted and others snapped by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
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Tree reported down across road in Ashland.
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Multiple trees reported down, along with a snapped telephone pole, near Ashland High School. Resulted in road closure.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail reported in Ashland.
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NWS employee went on a storm survey and observed 4 healthy trees knocked out on Telos Road.
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Multiple trees reported down. One tree was on telephone wires burning at Pinkham Drive and Darling Road.
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Social media report of lake homes and camps with trees fallen on them around East Grand Lake. Time estimated.
Hail Hail
Maine Forest Service spotted roughly 250-300 acres of trees with completely shredded leaves in the vicinity of Shepard Brook Mountain.
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Multiple trees and powerlines reported down in Madawaska. Time is estimated.
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Fire Department reported 6-8 trees down across powerlines in Grand Isle. Time estimated.
Hail Hail
Hail reported, mostly nickel size, with a few up to half dollar size.
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Multiple trees and powerlines down in Portage. Time estimated.
Hail Hail
Public report of 1 inch hail.
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Trees were toppled near Knowles Corner by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph.
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Trees were toppled on Route 212 near Clark Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph.
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A tree was toppled on to wires at 341 Station Road in Littleton by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph.
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A tree was toppled on Ross Ridge Road in Littleton by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph.
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A tree was toppled along East Blaine Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph.
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Trees were toppled across US Route 1 by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The trees temporarily blocked traffic.
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A tree was toppled along Shaw Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph.
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Trees were toppled on to wires on Foxcroft Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph.
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Trees were toppled at the intersection of Framingham and Carson Roads by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph.
Flood Flood
An ice jam developed on the Aroostook River...in the vicinity of Wade...during the morning of the 21st. Flooding developed in the vicinity of the ice jam leading to the closure of Gardner Creek Road and other low lying areas bordering the river. The flooding isolated several camp…
Flood Flood
An ice jam developed on the Aroostook River...between Caribou and Fort Fairfield...during the evening of the 20th. Flooding developed in the vicinity of the ice jam leading to the closure of the North Caribou Road and Strickland Road. The ice jam released during the afternoon of …
Flood Flood
An ice jam on the Mattawamkeag River led to flooding which impacted portions of Bancroft Road. The road was temporarily closed due to the flooding. Water levels fell that evening allowing the road to re-open.
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An isolated severe thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The winds toppled several trees in the vicinity of Washburn and Woodland. The time is estimated.
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An isolated severe thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The winds toppled several trees in Limestone. The time is estimated.
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A 10 inch diameter tree was toppled along Route 2A by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
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Several trees were toppled around Cary by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
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Three large trees were toppled on to power lines by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
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Three large trees were uprooted by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
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Several trees were toppled...partially blocking Route 1...by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
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Several small trees were toppled across Houlton by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
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Several trees were toppled at Madawaska Lake by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph...damaging a camp. The time is estimated.
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Several trees were toppled by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. Sly Brook Road was blocked due to fallen trees. The time is estimated.
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Two large trees were toppled across Cottage Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated. Hail up to a half inch in diameter also accompanied the storm.
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Three large trees were toppled on to power lines on the West Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated. Hail up to a half inch in diameter also accompanied the storm.
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Power lines were brought down on Washburn Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated. Hail up to a half inch in diameter also accompanied the storm.
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Trees down at multiple properties in Fort Fairfield. Time is estimated.
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Several trees were toppled on River Road in Oakfield by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. The time is estimated.
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Around a dozen mature large maple trees were snapped at the base...or uprooted...along Lovejoy Ridge by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The damage was caused by straight line winds. The time is estimated. The Maine Forest Service conducted the aerial survey of the area.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 28 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 27 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 0 |
| 2018 | 21 | 0 |
| 2017 | 32 | 1 |
| 2016 | 41 | 1 |
| 2015 | 48 | 0 |
| 2014 | 22 | 1 |
| 2013 | 65 | 0 |
| 2012 | 36 | 0 |
| 2011 | 116 | 3 |
| 2010 | 44 | 0 |
| 2009 | 50 | 5 |
| 2008 | 53 | 0 |
| 2007 | 64 | 1 |
| 2006 | 35 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 32 | 0 |
| 2002 | 25 | 2 |
| 2001 | 8 | 1 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 19 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 7 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 4 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 2 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 5 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 2 |
| 1960 | 2 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 2 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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