How many tornadoes has Duxbury, MA had?
Duxbury has had 15 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Duxbury?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Duxbury was an EF0 on August 18, 2023.
When is tornado season in Duxbury?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Duxbury, with 5 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 15 tornadoes on record near Duxbury.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
15
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
July
5 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Duxbury
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
4 total, averaging 0.2 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
2
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
1
2012
1
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
2
1960s
3
1980s
4
1990s
2
2010s
2
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
4
EF2
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
5
Aug
3
Sep
3
Oct
0
Nov
1
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Duxbury
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Duxbury since 1950, across 1 event. 2 injuries have been reported across all events. 1958 was the deadliest year on record near Duxbury.
The deadliest single event was an F0 on September 7, 1958, which caused 1 fatality along a 0.1-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Duxbury
Deadliest Tornado
F0 on September 7, 1958 — 1 fatality, 0.1 mi path, 10 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F1 on September 16, 1986 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on August 18, 2023 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on July 4, 1964 — 2.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on August 18, 2023.
What the record shows near Duxbury
The 1980s were the busiest decade near Duxbury, with 4 of the 15 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Duxbury record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Duxbury, 14 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Duxbury is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Duxbury has averaged 0.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 4 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 2, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Duxbury, MA had?
Since 1950, 15 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Duxbury. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Duxbury?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Duxbury was an F0 on September 7, 1958, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Duxbury?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Duxbury, with 5 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 Duxbury?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Duxbury was an EF0 on August 18, 2023.
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