How many tornadoes has Wolcott, CT had?
Wolcott has had 58 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Wolcott?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Wolcott was an EF0 on June 21, 2024.
When is tornado season in Wolcott?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Wolcott, with 22 on record. April through June account for 23 of the 58 tornadoes on record near Wolcott.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
58
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
5.2% of total
Peak Month
July
22 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Wolcott
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
1
2022
0
2021
2
2020
2
2019
0
2018
4
2017
0
2016
1
2015
0
2014
1
2013
0
2012
0
2011
1
2010
5
2009
2
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
6
1960s
3
1970s
10
1980s
5
1990s
7
2000s
9
2010s
12
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
30
EF2
11
EF3
2
EF4
1
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
11
Jun
12
Jul
22
Aug
8
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Wolcott
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Wolcott since 1950, across 1 event. 177 injuries have been reported across all events. 1962 was the deadliest year on record near Wolcott.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on May 24, 1962, which caused 1 fatality along a 11.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Wolcott
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on May 24, 1962 — 1 fatality, 11.6 mi path, 120 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on July 10, 1989 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on May 15, 2018 — 600 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 Wolcott
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Wolcott, with 12 of the 58 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Wolcott record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Wolcott, 43 reached EF0 or EF1 and 14 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Wolcott is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Wolcott is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Wolcott 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 Wolcott, CT had?
Since 1950, 58 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Wolcott. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Wolcott?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Wolcott was an F3 on May 24, 1962, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Wolcott?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Wolcott, with 22 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 Wolcott been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Wolcott, 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 Wolcott?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Wolcott was an EF0 on June 21, 2024.
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