Washington County, Maine
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2025, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
6
Tornado reports
44
Hail reports
29
Floods since 1996
171
All events
0
Deaths
$2.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Washington County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 6 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were toppled on Route 1 in Princeton by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in Calais by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous pine trees were toppled on Route 1 near Calais by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Hail Hail
Flood Flood
Rainfall totals of 3.00 to 4.00 inches were common across the area. This rain...in addition to snow melt...led to flooding of small streams and low lying poor drainage areas. Several roads were flooded to varying depths with some roads closed. Some roads and culverts were also da…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee produced 4.00 to 6.00 inches of rain which led to localized flash flooding. Brickyard Road in Pembroke was closed due to 6 to 10 inches of standing water on the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee produced 4.00 to 6.00 inches of rain which led to localized flash flooding. Flash flooding was reported at several locations around the town of Charlotte. Road closures due to flash flooding were reported on Station Road...Charlotte Road along with a por…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee produced 4.00 to 6.00 inches of rain which led to localized flash flooding. Portions of Route 191 in the vicinity of Trescott were closed due to flash flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were toppled by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. A large tree was toppled on to wires blocking the Cooper Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were toppled by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph in Marion Township. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three trees blown down near Cooper, Maine.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A swath of 20 to 30 trees were snapped or uprooted near Grand Lake Stream by wind gusts estimated at up to 80 mph. The trees were generally softwood...with a few hardwood...mostly with diameters in the 8 to 15 inch range. The time is estimated.
Flood Flood
Rainfall totals generally ranging from 2.50 to 3.50 inches...with local totals up to around 4.00 inches...led to minor urban and small stream flooding. Water was reported on portions of Route 1A in Machias and Route 191 in Lubec. Standing water occurred in poor drainage areas alo…
Hail Hail
A plowable accumulation of pea size hail also occurred with 30 to 40 mph wind gusts.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled on to Leighton Point Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled on to Route 86 west of Dennysville by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. 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. These heavy rains produced flash flooding. Numerous roads were closed or damaged to varying extents due to washouts. Damage to bridges and culverts also occurred. Some resident…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A mini-supercell thunderstorm produced a brief tornado in a wooded area of Kossuth Township between Baskahegan Stream and Route 6. The tornado briefly touched down twice along the short path along Iron Bridge Road. Wind speeds with the EF-1 tornado were estimated at up to 90 mph.…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were toppled by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. The time is estimated. Nickel size hail also occurred.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were toppled at Grand Lake Stream by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were toppled on to power lines by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were toppled by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled on to power lines in Charlotte by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were toppled along Route 1 by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were toppled and a fence blown over by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were toppled along 42-00-0 Road near Fifth Machias Lake by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were toppled near the Machias River by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph. The time is estimated.
Flood Flood
Flooding was reported along portions of Routes 191 and 192. Portions of Routes 191 and 192 were closed to traffic for a time. Route 191 also received flood damage in the vicinity of East Machias.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was toppled on Gardiner Lake Road by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were reported down in the 1200 Block of U.S. Route 1 due to wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were toppled along U.S. Route 1 by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and power lines were toppled by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were toppled at Jimmy Libby Cove on Big Lake by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. A large pine tree fell on a house causing damage to the home. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An estimated 15 to 20 trees were toppled or snapped between Topsfield and Brookton by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were toppled along Talmadge Road by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were toppled along Route 6...between Topsfield and Kossuth Township...by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. The time is estimated.
Flood Flood
Rainfall totals of 3.00 to 6.00...locally up to around 7.00...inches occurred across Washington county during the 30th. This led to extensive urban and small stream flooding. Numerous roads were flooded and closed. Damage was also reported to bridges and culverts. Flooding was re…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An area of heavy rain...with embedded thunderstorms...trained across coastal Washington county through the early morning hours of the 26th. Rainfall totals of 3.00 to 5.00 inches occurred during the early morning hours. These rains led to flash flooding in the Machias...Marshfiel…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Portions of Smith Ridge Road were washed out by heavy rain. Event total rainfall from the evening of the 4th into the afternoon of the 5th generally ranged from 3.00 to 5.00 inches...with localized totals of 6.00 to 6.50 inches...across Washington county. The heavy rains also con…
Hail Hail
Hail covered portions of Route 1.
Hail Hail
Hail ranged from pea to quarter size.
Flood Flood
Runoff from heavy rain and melting snow contributed to flooding and several road closures. Flooding began to develop during the evening of the 15th...lasting into the afternoon of the 17th. Road closures included Route 6 near Lambert Lake and portions of Route 169 between Danfort…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding around the Calais area washed out and damaged roads. Several buildings were also flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several utility poles were toppled by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. A dumpster was also blown across a parking lot.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 14 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 2 | 2 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
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