How many tornadoes has Amesbury, MA had?
Amesbury has had 29 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Amesbury?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Amesbury was an F2 on May 21, 2006.
When is tornado season in Amesbury?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Amesbury, with 8 on record. April through June account for 9 of the 29 tornadoes on record near Amesbury.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
29
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
6.9% of total
Peak Month
July
8 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
10
1960s
11
1970s
5
1980s
1
1990s
1
2000s
1
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
4
EF1
13
EF2
10
EF3
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
4
Jun
5
Jul
8
Aug
7
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
1
Have any tornadoes near Amesbury been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Amesbury from any of the 29 tornadoes since 1950, though 15 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Amesbury
Costliest Tornado
F1 on August 15, 1991 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on July 2, 1961 — 400 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on July 1, 1971 — 25.2 mile track.
Most Recent
F2 on May 21, 2006.
What the record shows near Amesbury
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Amesbury, with 11 of the 29 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2000s have produced 1 so far. The Amesbury record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Amesbury, 17 reached EF0 or EF1 and 12 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Amesbury is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Amesbury, MA had?
Since 1950, 29 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Amesbury. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Amesbury?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Amesbury, 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 Amesbury?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Amesbury was an F2 on May 21, 2006.
How do I get tornado warnings for Amesbury?
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