Norwich, CT Tornado History — 20 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Norwich, CT had?
Norwich has had 20 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Norwich?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Norwich was an EF1 on September 13, 2023.
When is tornado season in Norwich?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Norwich, with 4 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 20 tornadoes on record near Norwich.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Norwich
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 10 total, averaging 0.5 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Norwich been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Norwich from any of the 20 tornadoes since 1950, though 8 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Norwich
What the record shows near Norwich
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Norwich, with 5 of the 20 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Norwich record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Norwich, 19 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Norwich is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Norwich has averaged 0.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 10 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 3, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.