How many tornadoes has Wallingford, CT had?
Wallingford has had 51 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Wallingford?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Wallingford was an EF0 on June 21, 2024.
When is tornado season in Wallingford?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Wallingford, with 19 on record. April through June account for 16 of the 51 tornadoes on record near Wallingford.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
51
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
7.8% of total
Peak Month
July
19 on record
Per Year Avg
0.7
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Wallingford
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
18 total, averaging 0.9 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
0
2022
0
2021
2
2020
2
2019
0
2018
2
2017
0
2016
1
2015
0
2014
1
2013
0
2012
0
2011
1
2010
4
2009
3
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
9
1960s
2
1970s
8
1980s
5
1990s
8
2000s
5
2010s
9
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
14
EF1
25
EF2
8
EF3
3
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
7
Jun
9
Jul
19
Aug
11
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Wallingford
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Wallingford since 1950, across 1 event. 179 injuries have been reported across all events. 1962 was the deadliest year on record near Wallingford.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on May 24, 1962, which caused 1 fatality along a 11.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Wallingford
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 Wallingford
The 1950s were the busiest decade near Wallingford, with 9 of the 51 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Wallingford record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Wallingford, 39 reached EF0 or EF1 and 12 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Wallingford is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Wallingford has averaged 0.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 18 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 4, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Wallingford, CT had?
Since 1950, 51 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Wallingford. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Wallingford?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Wallingford was an F3 on May 24, 1962, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Wallingford?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Wallingford, with 19 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 Wallingford been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Wallingford, 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 Wallingford?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Wallingford was an EF0 on June 21, 2024.
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