How many tornadoes has Plainfield, CT had?
Plainfield has had 27 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Plainfield?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Plainfield was an EF1 on September 13, 2023.
When is tornado season in Plainfield?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Plainfield, with 10 on record. April through June account for 1 of the 27 tornadoes on record near Plainfield.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
27
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
August
10 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Plainfield
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
15 total, averaging 0.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
4
2022
0
2021
5
2020
0
2019
1
2018
4
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
1
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1970s
1
1980s
5
1990s
4
2000s
1
2010s
6
2020s
9
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
12
EF2
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
0
Jun
1
Jul
4
Aug
10
Sep
6
Oct
3
Nov
3
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Plainfield been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Plainfield from any of the 27 tornadoes since 1950, though 24 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Plainfield
Costliest Tornado
F2 on August 7, 1986 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on August 8, 1986 — 1,000 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on July 10, 2013 — 10.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on September 13, 2023.
What the record shows near Plainfield
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Plainfield, with 9 of the 27 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Plainfield record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Plainfield, 24 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Plainfield is rated EF2, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Plainfield has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 15 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 5, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Plainfield, CT had?
Since 1950, 27 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Plainfield. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Plainfield?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Plainfield, with 10 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 Plainfield?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Plainfield was an EF1 on September 13, 2023.
How do I get tornado warnings for Plainfield?
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