How many tornadoes has Stratford, CT had?
Stratford has had 32 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Stratford?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Stratford was an EF0 on August 12, 2023.
When is tornado season in Stratford?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Stratford, with 9 on record. April through June account for 11 of the 32 tornadoes on record near Stratford.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
32
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
3.1% of total
Peak Month
July
9 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Stratford
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
14 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
1
2022
0
2021
2
2020
2
2019
0
2018
3
2017
0
2016
1
2015
0
2014
0
2013
1
2012
0
2011
1
2010
1
2009
1
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
3
1960s
1
1970s
2
1980s
2
1990s
9
2000s
3
2010s
7
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
10
EF1
18
EF2
3
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
5
Jun
6
Jul
9
Aug
8
Sep
0
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Stratford been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Stratford from any of the 32 tornadoes since 1950, though 53 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Stratford
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
EF1 on August 27, 2020 — 11.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on August 12, 2023.
What the record shows near Stratford
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Stratford, with 9 of the 32 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Stratford record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Stratford, 28 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Stratford is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Stratford has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 14 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 3, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Stratford, CT had?
Since 1950, 32 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Stratford. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Stratford?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Stratford, with 9 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 Stratford been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Stratford, 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 Stratford?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Stratford was an EF0 on August 12, 2023.
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