Central Washington County, Maine
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1996 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
0
Tornado reports
0
Hail reports
8
Floods since 1996
270
All events
0
Deaths
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Property damage
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
High Wind High Wind
Southerly winds were generally sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph. These winds snapped and uprooted numerous trees, which brought down power lines and utility poles, contributing to blocked roads and power outages.
Blizzard Blizzard
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 6 inches. Visibility was reduced to 1/4 mile or less from 1-4pm, with wind gusts up to 35mph.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 6 to 10 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 9 to 13 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 4 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 4 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 4 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 9 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 1 to 2 inches. Sleet accumulations were up to around a half inch with freezing rain accumulations of a tenth of an inch or less.
High Wind High Wind
A strong southerly low level jet crossed the region during the afternoon and early evening of the 19th. Southerly winds were generally sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph. The winds snapped and uprooted numerous trees which brought down power lines and utilit…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 6 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Storm total snow accumulations generally ranged from 5 to 8 inches...locally up to around 9 inches.
Drought Drought
Adequate precipitation in Central Washington led to conditions improving to Moderate Drought (D1) by early December.
Drought Drought
A lack of rainfall in Central Washington led to prolonged drying conditions in November. Conditions began as Extreme Drought (D3) in late October, and improved to Severe Drought (D2) by mid-November. Drought continued into December.
Drought Drought
A lack of rainfall in Central Washington led to prolonged drying conditions in October. Conditions began as Severe Drought (D2) in late September, and degraded to Extreme Drought (D3) by the end of October. Drought continued into November.
Drought Drought
A lack of rainfall in Coastal Washington led to prolonged drying conditions in October. Conditions persisted as Extreme Drought (D3) until the end of October. Drought continued into November.
Drought Drought
A lack of rainfall in central Washington county led to prolonged drying conditions in September. Conditions began as Moderate Drought (D1) in late August, and worsened to Extreme Drought (D3) by the end of September. Drought continued into October.
Heat Heat
Temperatures in the mid-90s with dewpoints in the 70s, producing heat indexes around mid-90s to 100 degrees.
Heat Heat
Temperatures in the mid-90s with dewpoints in the 70s, producing heat indexes around mid-90s to 100 degrees.
Heat Heat
Temperatures in the mid-90s with dewpoints in the 70s, producing heat indexes around mid-90s to 100 degrees.
Heat Heat
High temperatures in the low to mid 90s combined with high relative humidity produced Heat Index values ranging from the mid 90s to around 100.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Temperatures in the mid to upper 90s combined with dewpoints in the lower 70s to produce Heat Index values ranging from around 100 to around 105.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow total accumulations around 4-6 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 6 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 6 inches along with up to around 0.5 inch sleet.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow squalls briefly produced heavy snow with visibilities of around a quarter mile...along with wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow squalls produced briefly heavy snow which reduced visibilities to around a quarter mile...along with wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 4 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 4 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Storm total snow accumulations of 5-7 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Storm total snow accumulations generally ranged from 6 to 8 inches...with localized totals to 10 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 5 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 5 inches.
High Wind High Wind
Wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph toppled and uprooted trees along with snapping branches. Downed trees...powerlines and snapped utility poles led to power outages.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 5 inches.
Heat Heat
Temperatures in the mid to upper 80s...with dewpoints in the lower 70s...produced Heat Index values in the mid 90s during the afternoon.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 7 to 10 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 5 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 6 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow accumulations totaled around 2 inches.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Near record breaking water levels were recorded across the Hancock County coast. Cutler Farris wharf tide gauge recorded a water level of 18.89 feet MLLW, the second highest on record. Many structures that were damaged in the Jan 10th, 2024 storm were additionally impacted. The d…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total accumulation ranged 4 to 6 inches.
High Wind High Wind
South to southeast winds were sustained at speeds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 70 mph. These winds toppled and snapped numerous trees. The falling trees brought down power lines and utility poles which led to extensive power outages. A power transmission line from New …
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 6 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 7 inches.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee brought gusty winds and rain to the region. Wind gusts generally ranged from 39 to 48 knots (45 to 55 mph). Rainfall generally ranged from 3.00 to 5.00 inches...with a maximum total of 5.50 inches in Meddybemps. Snapped branches and trees falling on powe…
Heat Heat
High temperatures ranged from the mid 80s to around 90...with dew points from the upper 60s to lower 70s. This combination produced Heat Index values generally ranging from the mid 90s to around 100 degrees...locally up to around 105.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 6 inches. The majority of this snow occurred with a snow band which moved across the region during the time of the evening commute. Snowfall rates with this band ranged from 2 to 4 inches per hour. The snow band was accompanied by 4…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 4 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 7 inches.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 22 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 14 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 16 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
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