How many tornadoes has Chicopee, MA had?
Chicopee has had 56 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Chicopee?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Chicopee was an EF0 on July 18, 2021.
When is tornado season in Chicopee?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Chicopee, with 13 on record. April through June account for 21 of the 56 tornadoes on record near Chicopee.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
56
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
7.1% of total
Peak Month
July
13 on record
Per Year Avg
0.7
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Chicopee
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
13 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
1
2020
1
2019
0
2018
2
2017
2
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
3
2012
0
2011
3
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
14
1960s
12
1970s
11
1980s
1
1990s
1
2000s
5
2010s
10
2020s
2
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
10
EF1
27
EF2
14
EF3
3
EF4
1
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
2
Mar
0
Apr
1
May
9
Jun
11
Jul
13
Aug
11
Sep
6
Oct
3
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Chicopee
6 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Chicopee since 1950, across 2 events. 716 injuries have been reported across all events. 2011 was the deadliest year on record near Chicopee.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities along a 11.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Chicopee
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on October 3, 1979 — 3 fatalities, 11.3 mi path, 1,400 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
F2 on August 21, 1951 — 43.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 18, 2021.
What the record shows near Chicopee
The 1950s were the busiest decade near Chicopee, with 14 of the 56 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Chicopee record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Chicopee, 37 reached EF0 or EF1 and 18 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Chicopee is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Chicopee is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Chicopee has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 13 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 3, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Chicopee, MA had?
Since 1950, 56 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Chicopee. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Chicopee?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Chicopee was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Chicopee?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Chicopee, with 13 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 Chicopee been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Chicopee, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado 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 Chicopee?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Chicopee was an EF0 on July 18, 2021.
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