How many tornadoes has Mansfield City, CT had?
Mansfield City has had 43 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Mansfield City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mansfield City was an EF1 on September 13, 2023.
When is tornado season in Mansfield City?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mansfield City, with 13 on record. April through June account for 8 of the 43 tornadoes on record near Mansfield City.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
43
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
9.3% of total
Peak Month
August
13 on record
Per Year Avg
0.6
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Mansfield City
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
16 total, averaging 0.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
2
2022
0
2021
4
2020
0
2019
1
2018
3
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
3
2012
0
2011
1
2010
0
2009
1
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
10
1960s
5
1970s
5
1980s
2
1990s
3
2000s
4
2010s
8
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
20
EF2
6
EF3
3
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
1
May
3
Jun
4
Jul
11
Aug
13
Sep
7
Oct
3
Nov
1
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Mansfield City
6 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Mansfield City since 1950, across 2 events. 721 injuries have been reported across all events. 2011 was the deadliest year on record near Mansfield City.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities along a 11.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Mansfield City
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
EF1 on September 13, 2023.
What the record shows near Mansfield City
The 1950s were the busiest decade near Mansfield City, with 10 of the 43 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Mansfield City record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Mansfield City, 33 reached EF0 or EF1 and 10 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Mansfield City is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Mansfield City has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 16 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 4, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Mansfield City, CT had?
Since 1950, 43 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Mansfield City. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Mansfield City?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Mansfield City was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Mansfield City?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mansfield City, with 13 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 Mansfield City been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Mansfield City, 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 Mansfield City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mansfield City was an EF1 on September 13, 2023.
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