How many tornadoes has New Britain, CT had?
New Britain has had 63 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near New Britain?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of New Britain was an EF0 on June 21, 2024.
When is tornado season in New Britain?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near New Britain, with 20 on record. April through June account for 22 of the 63 tornadoes on record near New Britain.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
63
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
9.5% of total
Peak Month
July
20 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near New Britain
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
20 total, averaging 1.0 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
0
2022
0
2021
1
2020
2
2019
1
2018
4
2017
0
2016
1
2015
0
2014
1
2013
2
2012
0
2011
1
2010
5
2009
1
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
10
1960s
5
1970s
13
1980s
6
1990s
6
2000s
4
2010s
15
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
12
EF1
31
EF2
13
EF3
4
EF4
2
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
1
May
8
Jun
13
Jul
20
Aug
12
Sep
4
Oct
4
Nov
1
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near New Britain
4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of New Britain since 1950, across 2 events. 687 injuries have been reported across all events. 1979 was the deadliest year on record near New Britain.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities along a 11.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near New Britain
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 New Britain
The 2010s were the busiest decade near New Britain, with 15 of the 63 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The New Britain record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near New Britain, 43 reached EF0 or EF1 and 19 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near New Britain is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged. A further 1 near New Britain is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years New Britain has averaged 1.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 20 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 5, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has New Britain, CT had?
Since 1950, 63 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of New Britain. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near New Britain?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of New Britain was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in New Britain?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near New Britain, 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 New Britain been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of New Britain, 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 New Britain?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of New Britain was an EF0 on June 21, 2024.
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