How many tornadoes has Braintree, MA had?
Braintree has had 39 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Braintree?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Braintree was an EF0 on September 13, 2023.
When is tornado season in Braintree?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Braintree, with 11 on record. April through June account for 7 of the 39 tornadoes on record near Braintree.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
39
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
2.6% of total
Peak Month
August
11 on record
Per Year Avg
0.5
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Braintree
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
11 total, averaging 0.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
5
2022
0
2021
0
2020
1
2019
0
2018
1
2017
0
2016
1
2015
1
2014
1
2013
1
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
6
1960s
6
1970s
5
1980s
7
1990s
3
2000s
1
2010s
5
2020s
6
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
14
EF1
20
EF2
4
EF3
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
4
Jun
3
Jul
10
Aug
11
Sep
6
Oct
2
Nov
3
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Braintree
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Braintree since 1950, across 2 events. 34 injuries have been reported across all events. 1972 was the deadliest year on record near Braintree.
The deadliest single event was an F1 on August 9, 1972, which caused 1 fatality along a 4.9-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Braintree
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
EF0 on September 13, 2023.
What the record shows near Braintree
The 1980s were the busiest decade near Braintree, with 7 of the 39 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Braintree record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Braintree, 34 reached EF0 or EF1 and 5 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Braintree is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Braintree has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 11 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 5, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Braintree, MA had?
Since 1950, 39 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Braintree. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Braintree?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Braintree was an F1 on August 9, 1972, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Braintree?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Braintree, with 11 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 Braintree?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Braintree was an EF0 on September 13, 2023.
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