How many tornadoes has Amherst Center, MA had?
Amherst Center has had 62 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Amherst Center?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Amherst Center was an EF0 on July 16, 2023.
When is tornado season in Amherst Center?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Amherst Center, with 24 on record. April through June account for 17 of the 62 tornadoes on record near Amherst Center.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
62
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
8.1% of total
Peak Month
July
24 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Amherst Center
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
9 total, averaging 0.5 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
1
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
1
2017
2
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
1
2012
0
2011
3
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
17
1960s
11
1970s
17
1980s
3
1990s
2
2000s
4
2010s
7
2020s
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
9
EF1
36
EF2
12
EF3
3
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
2
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
6
Jun
11
Jul
24
Aug
11
Sep
4
Oct
4
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Amherst Center
103 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Amherst Center since 1950, across 5 events. 1,934 injuries have been reported across all events. 1953 was the deadliest year on record near Amherst Center.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which caused 94 fatalities along a 34.9-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Amherst Center
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on June 9, 1953 — 94 fatalities, 34.9 mi path, 900 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on October 3, 1979 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F4 on October 3, 1979 — 1,400 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF3 on June 1, 2011 — 37.6 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 16, 2023.
What the record shows near Amherst Center
The 1950s were the busiest decade near Amherst Center, with 17 of the 62 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Amherst Center record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Amherst Center, 45 reached EF0 or EF1 and 17 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Amherst Center is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Amherst Center has averaged 0.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 9 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 3, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Amherst Center, MA had?
Since 1950, 62 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Amherst Center. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Amherst Center?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Amherst Center was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which caused 94 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Amherst Center?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Amherst Center, with 24 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 Amherst Center been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Amherst Center, there have been 0 EF5 and 2 EF4 tornadoes 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 Amherst Center?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Amherst Center was an EF0 on July 16, 2023.
How do I get tornado warnings for Amherst Center?
Vortex delivers real-time tornado warnings, severe thunderstorm alerts, and SPC outlook updates for any US location via push notification and phone call. Alerts are sourced directly from the National Weather Service and updated within seconds of issuance.
More Cities in Massachusetts
Get real-time tornado alerts for Amherst Center
Vortex monitors NWS warnings, SPC outlooks, and live radar — with push + phone call alerts when storms threaten your location.
Open the Vortex app →