How many tornadoes has Storrs, CT had?
Storrs has had 53 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Storrs?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Storrs was an EF1 on September 13, 2023.
When is tornado season in Storrs?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Storrs, with 16 on record. April through June account for 12 of the 53 tornadoes on record near Storrs.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
53
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
7.5% of total
Peak Month
August
16 on record
Per Year Avg
0.7
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Storrs
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
19 total, averaging 0.9 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
2
2022
0
2021
4
2020
0
2019
1
2018
4
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
3
2012
0
2011
3
2010
0
2009
1
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
12
1960s
6
1970s
9
1980s
2
1990s
3
2000s
4
2010s
11
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
14
EF1
29
EF2
6
EF3
3
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
1
May
3
Jun
8
Jul
12
Aug
16
Sep
8
Oct
4
Nov
1
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Storrs
6 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Storrs since 1950, across 2 events. 724 injuries have been reported across all events. 2011 was the deadliest year on record near Storrs.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities along a 11.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Storrs
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on October 3, 1979 — 3 fatalities, 11.3 mi path, 1,400 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on October 3, 1979 — 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
EF1 on September 13, 2023.
What the record shows near Storrs
The 1950s were the busiest decade near Storrs, with 12 of the 53 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Storrs record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Storrs, 43 reached EF0 or EF1 and 10 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Storrs is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Storrs has averaged 0.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 19 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 4, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Storrs, CT had?
Since 1950, 53 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Storrs. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Storrs?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Storrs was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Storrs?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Storrs, with 16 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 Storrs been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Storrs, 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 Storrs?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Storrs was an EF1 on September 13, 2023.
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