Hancock County, Maine
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1970 and 2024, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
1
Tornado reports
22
Hail reports
28
Floods since 1996
136
All events
1
Deaths
$2.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Hancock County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 1 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.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled on Eastbrook Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were toppled on to power lines by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
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.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were toppled along Ridgewood Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
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…
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…
Hail Hail
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.
Two people were struck by lightning and transported to the hospital. The extent of the injuries is uncertain. The time is estimated.
Hail Hail
The time is estimated.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was toppled across Route 1...blocking the road...by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were toppled on to power lines by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were toppled on to power lines by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A pier was torn from the ground and tossed by wind gusts estimated at up to around 80 mph.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail occurred.
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.
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.
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 …
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…
Hail Hail
The time is estimated.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were toppled across town by wind gusts estimated at up to 65 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were toppled in Seal Harbor by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
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.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail up to 1.00 inch in diameter occurred for around 10 minutes.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
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.
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.
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.
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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were toppled on Shore Road by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were toppled in Sedgwick by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were toppled in Blue Hill by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were toppled in Brooksville by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.
Hail Hail
Hail up to 1.00 inch in diameter caused tents to collapse at Lamoine State Park.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were toppled in Dedham by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
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