How many tornadoes has Abington, MA had?
Abington has had 31 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Abington?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Abington was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
When is tornado season in Abington?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Abington, with 8 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 31 tornadoes on record near Abington.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
31
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
3.2% of total
Peak Month
August
8 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Abington
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
12 total, averaging 0.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
5
2022
0
2021
0
2020
1
2019
0
2018
1
2017
0
2016
0
2015
1
2014
1
2013
1
2012
1
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
3
1970s
4
1980s
4
1990s
3
2000s
1
2010s
5
2020s
7
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
3
EF3
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
3
Jun
3
Jul
7
Aug
8
Sep
5
Oct
2
Nov
3
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Abington
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Abington since 1950, across 2 events. 31 injuries have been reported across all events. 1972 was the deadliest year on record near Abington.
The deadliest single event was an F1 on August 9, 1972, which caused 1 fatality along a 4.9-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Abington
Deadliest Tornado
F1 on August 9, 1972 — 1 fatality, 4.9 mi path, 30 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF2 on July 28, 2014 — $4.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F3 on June 9, 1953 — 667 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on June 9, 1953 — 28.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 26, 2024.
What the record shows near Abington
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Abington, with 7 of the 31 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Abington record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Abington, 27 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Abington is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Abington has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 12 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 5, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Abington, MA had?
Since 1950, 31 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Abington. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Abington?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Abington was an F1 on August 9, 1972, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Abington?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Abington, with 8 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 Abington?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Abington was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
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