How many tornadoes has Bear, DE had?
Bear has had 81 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Bear?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bear was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.
When is tornado season in Bear?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bear, with 20 on record. April through June account for 21 of the 81 tornadoes on record near Bear.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
81
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
4.9% of total
Peak Month
July
20 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Bear
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
17 total, averaging 0.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
3
2022
0
2021
2
2020
4
2019
3
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
1
2014
0
2013
1
2012
0
2011
0
2010
2
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
8
1970s
15
1980s
11
1990s
19
2000s
7
2010s
7
2020s
10
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
15
EF1
45
EF2
17
EF3
4
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
1
Mar
4
Apr
5
May
7
Jun
9
Jul
20
Aug
15
Sep
9
Oct
4
Nov
7
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Bear
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Bear since 1950, across 2 events. 66 injuries have been reported across all events. 1979 was the deadliest year on record near Bear.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 22, 1955, which caused 1 fatality along a 9.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Bear
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on March 22, 1955 — 1 fatality, 9.6 mi path, 600 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on July 13, 1975 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F3 on March 22, 1955 — 600 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF2 on August 4, 2020 — 35.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 8, 2024.
What the record shows near Bear
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Bear, with 19 of the 81 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 10 so far. The Bear record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Bear, 60 reached EF0 or EF1 and 21 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Bear is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Bear has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 17 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 4, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Bear, DE had?
Since 1950, 81 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Bear. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Bear?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Bear was an F3 on March 22, 1955, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Bear?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bear, with 20 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 Bear?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bear was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.
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