How many tornadoes has Hamden, CT had?
Hamden has had 49 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Hamden?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Hamden was an EF0 on August 12, 2023.
When is tornado season in Hamden?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Hamden, with 20 on record. April through June account for 13 of the 49 tornadoes on record near Hamden.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
49
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
8.2% of total
Peak Month
July
20 on record
Per Year Avg
0.6
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Hamden
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
19 total, averaging 0.9 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
1
2022
0
2021
2
2020
2
2019
0
2018
2
2017
0
2016
1
2015
0
2014
1
2013
0
2012
0
2011
1
2010
5
2009
3
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
6
1960s
2
1970s
8
1980s
5
1990s
7
2000s
6
2010s
10
2020s
5
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
12
EF1
25
EF2
8
EF3
3
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
6
Jun
7
Jul
20
Aug
12
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Hamden
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Hamden since 1950, across 1 event. 182 injuries have been reported across all events. 1962 was the deadliest year on record near Hamden.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on May 24, 1962, which caused 1 fatality along a 11.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Hamden
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on May 24, 1962 — 1 fatality, 11.6 mi path, 120 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on July 10, 1989 — est. ~$275.0M (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 Hamden
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Hamden, with 10 of the 49 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Hamden record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Hamden, 37 reached EF0 or EF1 and 12 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Hamden is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Hamden has averaged 0.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 19 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 5, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Hamden, CT had?
Since 1950, 49 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Hamden. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Hamden?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Hamden was an F3 on May 24, 1962, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Hamden?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Hamden, with 20 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 Hamden been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Hamden, 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 Hamden?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Hamden was an EF0 on August 12, 2023.
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