Interior Hancock 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
5
Floods since 1996
313
All events
0
Deaths
$4.0M
Property damage
Year by year
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.
Drought Drought
A lack of adequate precipitation in Interior Hancock led to prolonged drying conditions in April. Conditions were Severe Drought (D2) in late March, and improved to Moderate Drought (D1) by April 21st.
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.
Drought Drought
A lack of adequate precipitation in Interior Hancock led to prolonged drying conditions in February. Conditions were Severe Drought (D2) in late February and stayed in Severe Drought to the end of the month. Drought continued into April.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 6 inches, with near blizzard conditions at times.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 4 inches.
Drought Drought
A lack of adequate precipitation in Interior Hancock led to prolonged drying conditions in February. Conditions were Severe Drought (D2) in late January and stayed in Severe Drought to the end of the month. Drought continued into March.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 12 to 18 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow accumulations were estimated to range from 3 to 5 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.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 6 inches.
Drought Drought
Overall Severe ( D2 ) level drought conditions persisted through January...unchanged from late December.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches. Sleet accumulations were generally around a tenth of an inch with freezing rain accumulations of a tenth of an inch or less.
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 5 inches.
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…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 7 inches.
Drought Drought
A lack of adequate precipitation in Interior Hancock led to prolonged drying conditions in December. Conditions were Severe Drought (D2) in late November, and stayed in Severe Drought to the end of the month. Drought continued into January.
Drought Drought
A lack of rainfall in Interior Hancock 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 Interior Hancock 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 interior Washington county led to prolonged drying conditions in September. Conditions began as Moderate Drought (D1) in late August, and worsened to Severe Drought (D2) 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
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
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 6 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 7 inches along with up to around 0.3 inch of 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 3 to 5 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 4 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow accumulations of 4-6 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 8 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.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from around 2 inches south...to 3 to 5 inches north.
Heat Heat
Temperatures in the lower 90s combined with dewpoints around 70 to produce Heat Index values ranging from the mid 90s to around 100.
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 2 to 3 inches south...to 4 to 7 inches north.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 6 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 3 inches.
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.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 6 to 8 inches.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 0 |
| 2025 | 23 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 14 | 0 |
| 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 14 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 20 | 0 |
| 1998 | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
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