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East Hartford, CT Tornado History — 59 Tornadoes Since 1950

Connecticut · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has East Hartford, CT had?

East Hartford has had 59 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near East Hartford?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of East Hartford was an EF0 on June 21, 2024.

When is tornado season in East Hartford?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near East Hartford, with 16 on record. April through June account for 21 of the 59 tornadoes on record near East Hartford.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
59
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
8.5% of total
Peak Month
July
16 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near East Hartford

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 18 total, averaging 0.9 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 1
2023 0
2022 0
2021 3
2020 0
2019 1
2018 3
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 1
2013 3
2012 0
2011 1
2010 3
2009 1
2008 0
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 15
1960s 8
1970s 11
1980s 1
1990s 4
2000s 4
2010s 12
2020s 4

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 15
EF1 26
EF2 12
EF3 4
EF4 1
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 1
May 7
Jun 13
Jul 16
Aug 10
Sep 7
Oct 4
Nov 1
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near East Hartford

7 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of East Hartford since 1950, across 3 events. 774 injuries have been reported across all events. 2011 was the deadliest year on record near East Hartford.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities along a 11.3-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near East Hartford

Deadliest Tornado
F4 on October 3, 1979 — 3 fatalities, 11.3 mi path, 1,400 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on October 3, 1979 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F4 on October 3, 1979 — 1,400 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on August 21, 1951 — 43.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 21, 2024.

What the record shows near East Hartford

The 1950s were the busiest decade near East Hartford, with 15 of the 59 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The East Hartford record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near East Hartford, 41 reached EF0 or EF1 and 17 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near East Hartford is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near East Hartford is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years East Hartford has averaged 0.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 18 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 3, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has East Hartford, CT had?
Since 1950, 59 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of East Hartford. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near East Hartford?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of East Hartford was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in East Hartford?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near East Hartford, 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.
Has East Hartford been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of East Hartford, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near East Hartford?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of East Hartford was an EF0 on June 21, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for East Hartford?
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Official Resources

NWS Local Forecast Office — East Hartford forecast ↗Storm Prediction Center — Current severe weather outlook ↗NWS Connecticut alerts feed ↗FEMA — Connecticut disaster declarations ↗

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Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center. Coverage 1950–present. Last updated August 27, 2026.