How many tornadoes has Torrington, CT had?
Torrington has had 67 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Torrington?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Torrington was an EF0 on June 21, 2024.
When is tornado season in Torrington?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Torrington, with 21 on record. April through June account for 28 of the 67 tornadoes on record near Torrington.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
67
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
4.5% of total
Peak Month
July
21 on record
Per Year Avg
0.9
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Torrington
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
23 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
1
2022
1
2021
3
2020
6
2019
0
2018
3
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
1
2013
0
2012
0
2011
1
2010
5
2009
1
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
7
1960s
4
1970s
14
1980s
5
1990s
7
2000s
8
2010s
10
2020s
12
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
20
EF1
28
EF2
15
EF3
2
EF4
1
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
2
May
10
Jun
16
Jul
21
Aug
14
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Torrington
4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Torrington since 1950, across 2 events. 637 injuries have been reported across all events. 1979 was the deadliest year on record near Torrington.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities along a 11.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Torrington
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
EF0 on June 21, 2024.
What the record shows near Torrington
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Torrington, with 14 of the 67 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The Torrington record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Torrington, 48 reached EF0 or EF1 and 18 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Torrington is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Torrington is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Torrington has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 23 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 6, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Torrington, CT had?
Since 1950, 67 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Torrington. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Torrington?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Torrington was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Torrington?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Torrington, 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 Torrington been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Torrington, 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 Torrington?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Torrington was an EF0 on June 21, 2024.
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