How many tornadoes has West Torrington, CT had?
West Torrington has had 69 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near West Torrington?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of West Torrington was an EF0 on June 21, 2024.
When is tornado season in West Torrington?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near West Torrington, with 23 on record. April through June account for 27 of the 69 tornadoes on record near West Torrington.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
69
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
5.8% of total
Peak Month
July
23 on record
Per Year Avg
0.9
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near West 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
4
2020
6
2019
0
2018
3
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
1
2013
0
2012
0
2011
1
2010
5
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
7
1960s
4
1970s
14
1980s
5
1990s
9
2000s
7
2010s
10
2020s
13
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
19
EF1
28
EF2
17
EF3
2
EF4
2
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
2
May
11
Jun
14
Jul
23
Aug
14
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near West Torrington
7 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of West Torrington since 1950, across 3 events. 661 injuries have been reported across all events. 1995 was the deadliest year on record near West Torrington.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 29, 1995, which caused 3 fatalities along a 11.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near West Torrington
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on May 29, 1995 — 3 fatalities, 11.5 mi path, 300 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 Torrington
The 1970s were the busiest decade near West Torrington, with 14 of the 69 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 13 so far. The West Torrington record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near West Torrington, 47 reached EF0 or EF1 and 21 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near West Torrington is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged. A further 1 near West Torrington is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years West Torrington has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 23 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 6, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has West Torrington, CT had?
Since 1950, 69 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of West Torrington. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near West Torrington?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of West Torrington was an F4 on May 29, 1995, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in West Torrington?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near West Torrington, with 23 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 Torrington been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of West Torrington, there have been 0 EF5 and 2 EF4 tornadoes 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 Torrington?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of West Torrington was an EF0 on June 21, 2024.
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