How many tornadoes has Brockton, MA had?
Brockton has had 34 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Brockton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Brockton was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
When is tornado season in Brockton?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Brockton, with 9 on record. April through June account for 8 of the 34 tornadoes on record near Brockton.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
34
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
2.9% of total
Peak Month
August
9 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Brockton
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
2
2023
5
2022
0
2021
0
2020
1
2019
0
2018
1
2017
0
2016
0
2015
1
2014
1
2013
1
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
3
1970s
4
1980s
6
1990s
3
2000s
2
2010s
4
2020s
8
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
17
EF2
3
EF3
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
3
Jun
5
Jul
6
Aug
9
Sep
6
Oct
2
Nov
3
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Brockton
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Brockton since 1950, across 2 events. 31 injuries have been reported across all events. 1972 was the deadliest year on record near Brockton.
The deadliest single event was an F1 on August 9, 1972, which caused 1 fatality along a 4.9-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Brockton
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 Brockton
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Brockton, with 8 of the 34 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Brockton record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Brockton, 30 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Brockton is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Brockton has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 12 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 Brockton, MA had?
Since 1950, 34 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Brockton. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Brockton?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Brockton was an F1 on August 9, 1972, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Brockton?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Brockton, with 9 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 Brockton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Brockton was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
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