How many tornadoes has Easthampton, MA had?
Easthampton has had 56 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Easthampton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Easthampton was an EF0 on July 18, 2021.
When is tornado season in Easthampton?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Easthampton, with 19 on record. April through June account for 17 of the 56 tornadoes on record near Easthampton.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
56
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
5.4% of total
Peak Month
July
19 on record
Per Year Avg
0.7
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Easthampton
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
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
1
2020
1
2019
0
2018
1
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
11
1960s
12
1970s
12
1980s
3
1990s
3
2000s
4
2010s
9
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
13
EF1
25
EF2
15
EF3
2
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
2
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
6
Jun
11
Jul
19
Aug
11
Sep
4
Oct
3
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Easthampton
6 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Easthampton since 1950, across 2 events. 703 injuries have been reported across all events. 2011 was the deadliest year on record near Easthampton.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities along a 11.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Easthampton
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
EF3 on June 1, 2011 — 37.6 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 18, 2021.
What the record shows near Easthampton
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Easthampton, with 12 of the 56 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Easthampton record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Easthampton, 38 reached EF0 or EF1 and 18 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Easthampton is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Easthampton has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 12 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 Easthampton, MA had?
Since 1950, 56 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Easthampton. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Easthampton?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Easthampton was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Easthampton?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Easthampton, with 19 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 Easthampton been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Easthampton, 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 Easthampton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Easthampton was an EF0 on July 18, 2021.
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