How many tornadoes has West Hartford, CT had?
West Hartford has had 67 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near West Hartford?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of West Hartford was an EF0 on June 21, 2024.
When is tornado season in West Hartford?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near West Hartford, with 21 on record. April through June account for 23 of the 67 tornadoes on record near West Hartford.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
67
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
9.0% of total
Peak Month
July
21 on record
Per Year Avg
0.9
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near West Hartford
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
21 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
0
2022
1
2021
3
2020
0
2019
1
2018
3
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
1
2013
3
2012
0
2011
1
2010
5
2009
1
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
14
1960s
7
1970s
15
1980s
2
1990s
5
2000s
5
2010s
14
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
15
EF1
30
EF2
15
EF3
5
EF4
1
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
1
May
8
Jun
14
Jul
21
Aug
12
Sep
6
Oct
4
Nov
1
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near West Hartford
7 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of West Hartford since 1950, across 3 events. 846 injuries have been reported across all events. 2011 was the deadliest year on record near West Hartford.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities along a 11.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near West Hartford
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 West Hartford
The 1970s were the busiest decade near West Hartford, with 15 of the 67 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The West Hartford record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near West Hartford, 45 reached EF0 or EF1 and 21 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near West Hartford is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near West Hartford is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years West Hartford has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 21 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 West Hartford, CT had?
Since 1950, 67 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of West Hartford. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near West Hartford?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of West Hartford was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in West Hartford?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near West Hartford, 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 West Hartford been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of West Hartford, 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 West Hartford?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of West Hartford was an EF0 on June 21, 2024.
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