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Southington, CT Tornado History — 60 Tornadoes Since 1950

Connecticut · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Southington, CT had?

Southington has had 60 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Southington?

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

When is tornado season in Southington?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Southington, with 22 on record. April through June account for 21 of the 60 tornadoes on record near Southington.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
60
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
8.3% of total
Peak Month
July
22 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Southington

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 2
2019 0
2018 4
2017 0
2016 1
2015 0
2014 1
2013 1
2012 0
2011 1
2010 5
2009 3
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 8
1960s 3
1970s 11
1980s 5
1990s 7
2000s 7
2010s 13
2020s 6

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 13
EF1 29
EF2 12
EF3 3
EF4 2
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 9
Jun 12
Jul 22
Aug 10
Sep 2
Oct 3
Nov 2
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Southington

4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Southington since 1950, across 2 events. 685 injuries have been reported across all events. 1979 was the deadliest year on record near Southington.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Southington

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 Southington

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Southington, with 13 of the 60 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Southington record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Southington, 42 reached EF0 or EF1 and 17 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Southington is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged. A further 1 near Southington is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Southington has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 22 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 Southington, CT had?
Since 1950, 60 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Southington. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Southington?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Southington was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Southington?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Southington, 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 Southington been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Southington, 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 Southington?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Southington was an EF0 on June 21, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Southington?
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Official Resources

NWS Local Forecast Office — Southington 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.