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Willimantic, CT Tornado History — 38 Tornadoes Since 1950

Connecticut · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

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

Tornadoes Since 1950
38
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
5.3% of total
Peak Month
August
13 on record
Per Year Avg
0.5
Across 76 years

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.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 2
2022 0
2021 3
2020 0
2019 1
2018 3
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 2
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 1
2008 0
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 9
1960s 4
1970s 3
1980s 3
1990s 4
2000s 4
2010s 6
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 16
EF2 6
EF3 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 1
May 2
Jun 4
Jul 9
Aug 13
Sep 6
Oct 2
Nov 1
Dec 0

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

Costliest Tornado
F1 on June 24, 1985 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on June 19, 1957 — 367 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on August 21, 1951 — 43.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on September 13, 2023.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Willimantic, CT had?
Since 1950, 38 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Willimantic. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Willimantic?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Willimantic, with 13 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.
When was the most recent tornado near Willimantic?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Willimantic was an EF1 on September 13, 2023.
How do I get tornado warnings for Willimantic?
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