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Plainville, CT Tornado History — 62 Tornadoes Since 1950

Connecticut · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Plainville, CT had?

Plainville has had 62 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Plainville?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Plainville was an EF0 on June 21, 2024.

When is tornado season in Plainville?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Plainville, with 21 on record. April through June account for 23 of the 62 tornadoes on record near Plainville.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
62
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
8.1% of total
Peak Month
July
21 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Plainville

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 1
2021 1
2020 2
2019 0
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 9
1960s 5
1970s 13
1980s 5
1990s 6
2000s 5
2010s 14
2020s 5

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 3
EF4 2
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 1
May 10
Jun 12
Jul 21
Aug 11
Sep 2
Oct 4
Nov 1
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Plainville

4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Plainville since 1950, across 2 events. 686 injuries have been reported across all events. 1979 was the deadliest year on record near Plainville.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities along a 11.3-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Plainville

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 Plainville

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Plainville, with 14 of the 62 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Plainville record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Plainville, 43 reached EF0 or EF1 and 18 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Plainville is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged. A further 1 near Plainville is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Plainville 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 Plainville, CT had?
Since 1950, 62 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Plainville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Plainville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Plainville was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Plainville?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Plainville, with 21 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 Plainville been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Plainville, 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 Plainville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Plainville was an EF0 on June 21, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Plainville?
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Official Resources

NWS Local Forecast Office — Plainville 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.