Willimantic, CT Tornado History — 38 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Willimantic, CT had?
Willimantic has had 38 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Willimantic?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Willimantic was an EF1 on September 13, 2023.
When is tornado season in Willimantic?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Willimantic, with 13 on record. April through June account for 7 of the 38 tornadoes on record near Willimantic.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Willimantic
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 13 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Willimantic been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Willimantic from any of the 38 tornadoes since 1950, though 21 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Willimantic
What the record shows near Willimantic
The 1950s were the busiest decade near Willimantic, with 9 of the 38 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Willimantic record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Willimantic, 30 reached EF0 or EF1 and 8 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Willimantic is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Willimantic has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 13 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 3, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.