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Madison, CT Tornado History — 26 Tornadoes Since 1950

Connecticut · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Madison, CT had?

Madison has had 26 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Madison?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Madison was an EF0 on September 25, 2022.

When is tornado season in Madison?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Madison, with 10 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 26 tornadoes on record near Madison.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
26
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
7.7% of total
Peak Month
August
10 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Madison

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 8 total, averaging 0.4 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 1
2021 2
2020 1
2019 0
2018 1
2017 0
2016 2
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 1
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 4
1960s 1
1970s 2
1980s 4
1990s 6
2000s 2
2010s 3
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 11
EF1 11
EF2 2
EF3 1
EF4 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 1
Jun 4
Jul 6
Aug 10
Sep 3
Oct 0
Nov 2
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Madison been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Madison from any of the 26 tornadoes since 1950, though 49 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Madison

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
F1 on July 19, 1963 — 12.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 25, 2022.

What the record shows near Madison

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Madison, with 6 of the 26 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The Madison record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Madison, 22 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Madison is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Madison has averaged 0.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 8 in total. 2016 was the busiest of them with 2, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Madison, CT had?
Since 1950, 26 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Madison. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Madison?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Madison, with 10 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 Madison been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Madison, 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 Madison?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Madison was an EF0 on September 25, 2022.
How do I get tornado warnings for Madison?
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