Penobscot storm history
Storm events recorded in Penobscot, Maine between 1950 and 2025.
574
Total events
14
Tornadoes
113
Hail
62
Floods
0
Deaths
$5.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported low hanging telephone pole wires and multiple trees down on Greenfield Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An estimated 60 to 70 hardwood and softwood trees were toppled or snapped between mile marks 4 and 8 of Huber Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 70 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were toppled in several areas near Pushaw and Lakeview Roads by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rainfall totals of 4.00 to 5.00 inches...with local totals in excess of 5.50 inches... produced flash flooding. Many roads were closed due to the flash flooding for varying lengths of time. Some roads were damaged to varying extents...in some cases leaving them impassable. A rail…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were toppled in Carmel by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled on to power lines at the intersection of Dover Road and School Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled on to power lines blocking Martin Stream Road in Newport by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled on to power lines on Golf Course Road in Newport by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were toppled around Levant by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. This included in the areas of Union Street and Kelley Road...Overlock Road and Phillips Road. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled on to power lines on Forth Street by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled on to power lines on Dunston Drive by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled on Union Street by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees were toppled around Shin Pond by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were toppled or snapped around Chester by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. Power lines were also brought down. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines around Winn were toppled by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were toppled across Howland by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were toppled across Springfield by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were toppled across Carroll Plantation by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees were toppled by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires were brought down in Webster Plantation by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled on to power lines on Lakeview Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were brought down by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph on Main Road in Milford. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled on Oliver Hill Road...blocking the road...by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and wires were brought down by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were toppled in Levant by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were toppled near Orono by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. A tree fell on to a house on Union Street. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled on Route 15 by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph...blocking a road. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled on to power lines near the Bradford Fire Station by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires were bought down on Reeves Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled on Old Bangor Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph...partially blocking the road. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and wires were brought down on Avenue Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph...partially blocking the road. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were brought down around Hermon by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. One tree fell on a building. Another fallen tree partially blocked Swan Road. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were toppled around Bangor by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. A tree and wires were brought down on to a house at one location.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were brought down around Bradley by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph...including on the Ten Road. The time is estimated.
Hail Hail
Hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter occurred.
Hail Hail
Hail up to 1.00 inch in diameter occurred.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were toppled on Ridge Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 65 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled on Bennoch Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph...partially blocking the road. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were toppled on to a house on Sandy Beach Shore Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled on to power lines on Frenchs Point Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and power lines were toppled on to a car on Poplar Street in Old Town by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled on Lakeside Landing Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled on to power lines on Forest Avenue by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled across Hudson Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled on to power lines on Oak Grove Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled on to a house on Maple Street by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires were toppled in the town of Lee by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 58 | 0 |
| 2023 | 21 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 21 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 1 |
| 2016 | 41 | 0 |
| 2015 | 29 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 37 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 23 | 0 |
| 2010 | 24 | 1 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 18 | 0 |
| 2007 | 35 | 0 |
| 2006 | 38 | 0 |
| 2005 | 16 | 1 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 16 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 8 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 7 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 5 | 3 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 3 | 3 |
| 1958 | 3 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |