How many tornadoes has Southbury, CT had?
Southbury has had 58 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Southbury?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Southbury was an EF0 on June 21, 2024.
When is tornado season in Southbury?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Southbury, with 22 on record. April through June account for 23 of the 58 tornadoes on record near Southbury.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
58
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
5.2% of total
Peak Month
July
22 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Southbury
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
22 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
1
2022
0
2021
2
2020
3
2019
0
2018
4
2017
0
2016
1
2015
0
2014
1
2013
0
2012
0
2011
1
2010
6
2009
1
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
3
1970s
7
1980s
6
1990s
8
2000s
10
2010s
13
2020s
7
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
14
EF1
29
EF2
12
EF3
2
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
1
May
11
Jun
11
Jul
22
Aug
10
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Southbury
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Southbury since 1950, across 1 event. 194 injuries have been reported across all events. 1962 was the deadliest year on record near Southbury.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on May 24, 1962, which caused 1 fatality along a 11.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Southbury
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 June 21, 2024.
What the record shows near Southbury
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Southbury, with 13 of the 58 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 7 so far. The Southbury record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Southbury, 43 reached EF0 or EF1 and 15 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Southbury is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Southbury has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 22 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 6, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Southbury, CT had?
Since 1950, 58 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Southbury. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Southbury?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Southbury was an F3 on May 24, 1962, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Southbury?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Southbury, with 22 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 Southbury been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Southbury, 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 Southbury?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Southbury was an EF0 on June 21, 2024.
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