How many tornadoes has Ledyard, CT had?
Ledyard has had 13 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Ledyard?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ledyard was an EF1 on August 18, 2023.
When is tornado season in Ledyard?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ledyard, with 3 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 13 tornadoes on record near Ledyard.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
13
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
June
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Ledyard
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
7 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
1
2022
0
2021
2
2020
0
2019
0
2018
3
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
1
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1960s
1
1970s
1
1980s
1
1990s
3
2010s
4
2020s
3
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
5
EF1
8
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
0
Jun
3
Jul
3
Aug
2
Sep
0
Oct
3
Nov
2
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Ledyard been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Ledyard from any of the 13 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Ledyard
Costliest Tornado
EF1 on November 13, 2021 — $64K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF1 on August 18, 2023 — 200 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on July 19, 1963 — 12.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 18, 2023.
What the record shows near Ledyard
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Ledyard, with 4 of the 13 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Ledyard record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Ledyard, 13 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Ledyard is rated EF1, of which 8 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Ledyard has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 7 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 3, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Ledyard, CT had?
Since 1950, 13 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Ledyard. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Ledyard?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ledyard, with 3 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 Ledyard?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ledyard was an EF1 on August 18, 2023.
How do I get tornado warnings for Ledyard?
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