How many tornadoes has East Boston, MA had?
East Boston has had 42 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near East Boston?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of East Boston was an EF0 on September 6, 2025.
When is tornado season in East Boston?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near East Boston, with 14 on record. April through June account for 8 of the 42 tornadoes on record near East Boston.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
42
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
4.8% of total
Peak Month
July
14 on record
Per Year Avg
0.6
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near East Boston
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
9 total, averaging 0.5 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
0
2023
3
2022
0
2021
1
2020
1
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
1
2015
0
2014
1
2013
1
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
10
1960s
6
1970s
8
1980s
7
1990s
2
2010s
3
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
12
EF1
22
EF2
6
EF3
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
4
Jun
4
Jul
14
Aug
10
Sep
5
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near East Boston
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of East Boston since 1950, across 1 event. 35 injuries have been reported across all events. 1972 was the deadliest year on record near East Boston.
The deadliest single event was an F1 on August 9, 1972, which caused 1 fatality along a 4.9-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near East Boston
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 6, 2025.
What the record shows near East Boston
The 1950s were the busiest decade near East Boston, with 10 of the 42 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The East Boston record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near East Boston, 34 reached EF0 or EF1 and 8 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near East Boston is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years East Boston has averaged 0.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 9 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 3, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has East Boston, MA had?
Since 1950, 42 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of East Boston. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near East Boston?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of East Boston was an F1 on August 9, 1972, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in East Boston?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near East Boston, with 14 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 East Boston?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of East Boston was an EF0 on September 6, 2025.
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