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North Haven, CT Tornado History — 45 Tornadoes Since 1950

Connecticut · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has North Haven, CT had?

North Haven has had 45 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near North Haven?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of North Haven was an EF0 on November 13, 2021.

When is tornado season in North Haven?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near North Haven, with 19 on record. April through June account for 13 of the 45 tornadoes on record near North Haven.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
45
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
8.9% of total
Peak Month
July
19 on record
Per Year Avg
0.6
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near North Haven

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 18 total, averaging 0.9 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 2
2020 2
2019 0
2018 2
2017 0
2016 1
2015 0
2014 1
2013 0
2012 0
2011 1
2010 5
2009 3
2008 0
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 5
1960s 2
1970s 7
1980s 5
1990s 7
2000s 5
2010s 10
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 10
EF1 23
EF2 8
EF3 3
EF4 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 6
Jun 7
Jul 19
Aug 9
Sep 1
Oct 1
Nov 2
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near North Haven

1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of North Haven since 1950, across 1 event. 182 injuries have been reported across all events. 1962 was the deadliest year on record near North Haven.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on May 24, 1962, which caused 1 fatality along a 11.6-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near North Haven

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on May 24, 1962 — 1 fatality, 11.6 mi path, 120 yd wide.
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
F2 on August 21, 1951 — 43.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on November 13, 2021.

What the record shows near North Haven

The 2010s were the busiest decade near North Haven, with 10 of the 45 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The North Haven record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near North Haven, 33 reached EF0 or EF1 and 12 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near North Haven is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years North Haven has averaged 0.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 18 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 5, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has North Haven, CT had?
Since 1950, 45 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of North Haven. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near North Haven?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of North Haven was an F3 on May 24, 1962, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in North Haven?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near North Haven, with 19 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 North Haven been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of North Haven, 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 North Haven?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of North Haven was an EF0 on November 13, 2021.
How do I get tornado warnings for North Haven?
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Official Resources

NWS Local Forecast Office — North Haven forecast ↗Storm Prediction Center — Current severe weather outlook ↗NWS Connecticut alerts feed ↗FEMA — Connecticut disaster declarations ↗

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Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center. Coverage 1950–present. Last updated August 27, 2026.