How many tornadoes has Meriden, CT had?
Meriden has had 58 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Meriden?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Meriden was an EF0 on June 21, 2024.
When is tornado season in Meriden?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Meriden, with 20 on record. April through June account for 19 of the 58 tornadoes on record near Meriden.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
58
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
8.6% of total
Peak Month
July
20 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Meriden
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
1
2023
0
2022
0
2021
2
2020
2
2019
0
2018
2
2017
0
2016
1
2015
0
2014
1
2013
1
2012
0
2011
1
2010
5
2009
3
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
9
1960s
4
1970s
12
1980s
5
1990s
7
2000s
5
2010s
11
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
14
EF1
28
EF2
11
EF3
3
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
6
Jun
13
Jul
20
Aug
12
Sep
2
Oct
3
Nov
2
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Meriden
4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Meriden since 1950, across 2 events. 680 injuries have been reported across all events. 1979 was the deadliest year on record near Meriden.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities along a 11.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Meriden
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on October 3, 1979 — 3 fatalities, 11.3 mi path, 1,400 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on July 10, 1989 — 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 Meriden
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Meriden, with 12 of the 58 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Meriden record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Meriden, 42 reached EF0 or EF1 and 16 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Meriden is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Meriden 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 Meriden, CT had?
Since 1950, 58 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Meriden. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Meriden?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Meriden was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Meriden?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Meriden, 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 Meriden been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Meriden, there have been 0 EF5 and 2 EF4 tornadoes 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 Meriden?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Meriden was an EF0 on June 21, 2024.
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