How many tornadoes has New London, CT had?
New London has had 12 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near New London?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of New London was an EF1 on August 18, 2023.
When is tornado season in New London?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near New London, with 4 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 12 tornadoes on record near New London.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
12
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
June
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near New London
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
5 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
1
2022
0
2021
1
2020
0
2019
0
2018
2
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
1
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1960s
1
1970s
1
1980s
1
1990s
3
2000s
1
2010s
2
2020s
2
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
4
EF1
8
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
0
Jun
4
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near New London been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of New London from any of the 12 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near New London
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 New London
The 1990s were the busiest decade near New London, with 3 of the 12 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The New London record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near New London, 12 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near New London is rated EF1, of which 8 are logged.
Across the last 20 years New London has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 5 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 2, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has New London, CT had?
Since 1950, 12 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of New London. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in New London?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near New London, with 4 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 New London?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of New London was an EF1 on August 18, 2023.
How do I get tornado warnings for New London?
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