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Windham, CT Tornado History — 35 Tornadoes Since 1950

Connecticut · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Windham, CT had?

Windham has had 35 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Windham?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Windham was an EF1 on September 13, 2023.

When is tornado season in Windham?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Windham, with 13 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 35 tornadoes on record near Windham.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
35
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
5.7% of total
Peak Month
August
13 on record
Per Year Avg
0.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Windham

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 4
2020 0
2019 1
2018 4
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 1
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 9
1960s 4
1970s 2
1980s 2
1990s 3
2000s 3
2010s 6
2020s 6

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 13
EF1 14
EF2 6
EF3 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 1
May 2
Jun 2
Jul 7
Aug 13
Sep 6
Oct 3
Nov 1
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Windham been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Windham from any of the 35 tornadoes since 1950, though 21 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Windham

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 Windham

The 1950s were the busiest decade near Windham, with 9 of the 35 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Windham record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Windham, 27 reached EF0 or EF1 and 8 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Windham is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Windham has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 13 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 4, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Windham, CT had?
Since 1950, 35 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Windham. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Windham?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Windham, 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 Windham?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Windham was an EF1 on September 13, 2023.
How do I get tornado warnings for Windham?
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