Barnstable, MA Tornado History — 9 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Barnstable, MA had?
Barnstable has had 9 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Barnstable?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Barnstable was an EF0 on August 8, 2023.
When is tornado season in Barnstable?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Barnstable, with 4 on record. April through June account for 0 of the 9 tornadoes on record near Barnstable.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Barnstable
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 7 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Barnstable been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Barnstable from any of the 9 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Barnstable
What the record shows near Barnstable
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Barnstable, with 5 of the 9 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Barnstable record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Barnstable, 9 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Barnstable is rated EF1, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Barnstable has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 7 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 3, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.