Oxford County
Emergency Management Agency
PO Box 179, 26 Western Avenue
South Paris ME 04281
Ph 207-743-6336 FAX 207-743-7346
oxctyema@megalink.net
Office hours: Monday through Friday 8am-4pm
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TornadoesThe United States has the highest number of tornadoes than any other country, with more than 1,000 a year. Maine may not be in “tornado alley” but we do see tornadoes! Maine averages two tornadoes a year, with winds strong enough to uproot trees and pick up vehicles. Sometimes severe storms not only generate tornadoes, but also waterspouts and microbursts. They can and do occur in Maine, and here are some examples: August 3, 2007: A tornado hits Somerset County leaving trees down, cars destroyed, roof damage, and lightning strikes that killed beef livestock in Pittsfield.
2006: A funnel cloud formed over Warren, Maine. Tornadoes touched down in North Berwick and Berlin, NH. A microburst was reported in Somerville. August 13, 2004: A funnel cloud was reported in York. August 10, 2004: A waterspout was photographed on Sebago Lake.
May 31, 2002: An F1 tornado touched down in West Paris, Maine with wind speeds between 90 and 100 mph. It knocked down more than 100 trees and damaged or destroyed several buildings. In the town of Canton a microburst with 70 to 80 mph winds knocked down many trees and tore the roof off a barn, where it landed a couple hundred feet away. For up to date severe weather forecasts, visit the Storm Prediction Center at http://www.spc.noaa.gov/ For severe weather and tornado preparedness tips go to http://www.weather.gov/om/severeweather/index.shtml |
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