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Hancock storm history

Storm events recorded in Hancock, Maine between 1950 and 2025.

136
Total events
1
Tornadoes
22
Hail
28
Floods
1
Deaths
$2.8M
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

July 4, 2000 · Hancock, Maine
Lightning Lightning1 death
June 20, 2024 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled on to power lines by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
June 20, 2024 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled on Eastbrook Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
June 20, 2024 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were toppled around Franklin...including West Franklin Road...by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
June 20, 2024 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were toppled on to power lines by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
June 20, 2024 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were toppled across Ellsworth by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
June 20, 2024 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were toppled across Route 1...near the Gouldsboro town line...by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The southbound lane was blocked by fallen trees. The time is estimated.
June 20, 2024 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were toppled along Ridgewood Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
December 11, 2023 · Hancock, Maine
Flood Flood
Rainfall totals of 3.00 to 4.00 inches were common across the area...with local totals approaching 5.00 inches. This rain...in addition to snow melt...led to flooding of small streams and low lying poor drainage areas. Many roads were flooded to varying depths with some roads clo…
October 8, 2023 · Hancock, Maine
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rains from the 7th into the 8th produced storm total rainfall of 3.00 to 4.00 inches in the area where the localized flash flooding and partial road washout occurred. A portion of Bayside Road was partially washed out leading to a road closure. The flash flooding could have…
August 5, 2023 · Hancock, Maine
Hail Hail
August 5, 2023 · Hancock, Maine
Lightning Lightning3 injuries
A family of 3 was struck by lightning at the Patten Pond Campground. All the victims were checked by EMT's who determined that no injuries had occurred. Hospitalization was not required. The time is estimated.
July 5, 2023 · Hancock, Maine
Lightning Lightning2 injuries
Two people were struck by lightning and transported to the hospital. The extent of the injuries is uncertain. The time is estimated.
July 2, 2022 · Hancock, Maine
Hail Hail
The time is estimated.
September 26, 2021 · Hancock, Maine
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rains led to flash flooding. The flash flooding prompted several road closures. Portions of both Routes 1 and 46 were closed in Bucksport. In Penobscot...Dunbar Road and New Road were closed. Several road closures were also reported in the vicinity of Orland.
August 14, 2021 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were toppled along Turkey Path Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
June 30, 2021 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were toppled on Verona Island...included across Route 1...blocking access to Bucksport. Wind gusts were estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
June 30, 2021 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were toppled on to wires in town by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
June 30, 2021 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was toppled across Route 1...blocking the road...by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph.
June 30, 2021 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and wires were toppled on to several roads on Verona Island by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
June 30, 2021 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were toppled on to power lines closing portions of Castine Road. Wind gusts were estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
June 30, 2021 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were toppled on to power lines along Route 1 from Orland to Ellsworth by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
June 30, 2021 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Ten, estimated 24 inch diameter trees, were toppled by wind gusts estimated at up to 70 mph. Five windows were also blown out of a house...along with damage to a door.
June 30, 2021 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were toppled on to power lines by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph.
June 30, 2021 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were toppled on to power lines by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
June 30, 2021 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A pier was torn from the ground and tossed by wind gusts estimated at up to around 80 mph.
June 30, 2021 · Hancock, Maine
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail occurred.
June 30, 2021 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A dozen trees were uprooted along the shoreline of a harbor. Minor damage was reported to boats tied to docks. A few boats suffered damage to their masts and antennas. Wind gusts were estimated at up to around 80 mph.
June 19, 2021 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines were brought down by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. A tree was also toppled on to powerlines. The time is estimated.
June 9, 2021 · Hancock, Maine
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rainfall totals generally ranged from 2.00 to 4.00 inches...with local totals in excess of 5.00 inches. The heavy rains produced flash flooding. Numerous roads were closed or damaged to varying extents due to washouts. Damage to bridges and culverts also occurred. Extensive road …
June 9, 2021 · Hancock, Maine
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rainfall totals generally ranged from 2.00 to 4.00 inches...with local totals in excess of 5.00 inches. The heavy rains produced flash flooding. Numerous roads were closed or damaged to varying extents due to flooding and washouts. Damage to bridges and culverts also occurred. Nu…
May 16, 2021 · Hancock, Maine
Hail Hail
The time is estimated.
August 25, 2020 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were toppled across Ellsworth by wind gusts estimated at up to 65 mph. Numerous power outages reported.
August 25, 2020 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were toppled across town by wind gusts estimated at up to 65 mph.
August 25, 2020 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were toppled in Seal Harbor by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
August 10, 2019 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous large trees were toppled near Toddy Pond by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph. Dime size hail was also reported.
July 2, 2019 · Hancock, Maine
Hail Hail
August 16, 2018 · Hancock, Maine
Hail Hail
Hail up to 1.00 inch in diameter occurred for around 10 minutes.
August 16, 2018 · Hancock, Maine
Hail Hail
August 16, 2018 · Hancock, Maine
Hail Hail
August 9, 2018 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled on Masthill Road...with another tree toppled on Williams Pond Road...by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. The toppled tree on Williams Pond Road also brought down power lines.
July 10, 2018 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were toppled and snapped along the shore of Nicatous Lake by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph. Docks were also flipped and pushed on to the shore. The time is estimated.
January 13, 2018 · Hancock, Maine
Flood Flood
Flooding was reported on Molasses Pond Road near Eastbrook. Water was also reported over Norway Drive in Bar Harbor with damage to the road. Flooding and road damage was also reported on Torrey Brook Lane on Deer Isle.
September 30, 2015 · Hancock, Maine
Flood Flood
Rainfall totals of 3.00 to 6.00...locally up to around 8.00...inches occurred during the 30th. This led to extensive urban and small stream flooding. Numerous road closures occurred due to flooding...with 4 to 5 feet of water covering some roads. Extensive damage to bridges and c…
August 1, 2015 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were toppled on Shore Road by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.
August 1, 2015 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were toppled in Sedgwick by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.
August 1, 2015 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were toppled in Blue Hill by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.
August 1, 2015 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were toppled in Brooksville by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.
August 1, 2015 · Hancock, Maine
Hail Hail
Hail up to 1.00 inch in diameter caused tents to collapse at Lamoine State Park.
May 28, 2015 · Hancock, Maine
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were toppled in Dedham by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. The time is estimated.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
202470
202350
202210
2021180
202030
201920
201860
201570
201410
201310
201210
2010100
200970
2008110
2007100
2006140
200530
200310
200230
200110
200020
199940
199820
199720
199620
199130
199010
198810
198620
198410
197711
197510
197310
197010