How many tornadoes has Danbury, CT had?
Danbury has had 50 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Danbury?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Danbury was an EF0 on August 12, 2023.
When is tornado season in Danbury?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Danbury, with 16 on record. April through June account for 21 of the 50 tornadoes on record near Danbury.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
50
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
4.0% of total
Peak Month
July
16 on record
Per Year Avg
0.7
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Danbury
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
17 total, averaging 0.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
1
2022
0
2021
1
2020
4
2019
0
2018
6
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
1
2012
0
2011
1
2010
1
2009
1
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
2
1970s
7
1980s
4
1990s
8
2000s
10
2010s
9
2020s
6
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
EF0
13
EF1
25
EF2
10
EF3
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
1
May
12
Jun
8
Jul
16
Aug
10
Sep
0
Oct
3
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Danbury
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Danbury since 1950, across 1 event. 156 injuries have been reported across all events. 1962 was the deadliest year on record near Danbury.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on May 24, 1962, which caused 1 fatality along a 11.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Danbury
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on May 24, 1962 — 1 fatality, 11.6 mi path, 120 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on July 10, 1989 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on May 15, 2018 — 600 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on August 21, 1951 — 43.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on August 12, 2023.
What the record shows near Danbury
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Danbury, with 10 of the 50 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Danbury record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Danbury, 38 reached EF0 or EF1 and 12 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Danbury is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Danbury has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 17 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 6, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Danbury, CT had?
Since 1950, 50 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Danbury. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Danbury?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Danbury was an F3 on May 24, 1962, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Danbury?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Danbury, with 16 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Danbury?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Danbury was an EF0 on August 12, 2023.
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