How many tornadoes has Fairhaven, MA had?
Fairhaven has had 12 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Fairhaven?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fairhaven was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
When is tornado season in Fairhaven?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fairhaven, with 4 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 12 tornadoes on record near Fairhaven.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
12
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
August
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Fairhaven
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
5 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
1
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
1
2018
1
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1960s
3
1970s
2
1990s
1
2000s
1
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
6
EF1
4
EF2
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
0
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
4
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Fairhaven been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Fairhaven from any of the 12 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Fairhaven
Costliest Tornado
EF1 on July 23, 2008 — $60K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF1 on August 8, 2023 — 300 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on July 23, 2008 — 4.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 26, 2024.
What the record shows near Fairhaven
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Fairhaven, with 3 of the 12 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Fairhaven record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Fairhaven, 10 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Fairhaven is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Fairhaven has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 5 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 1, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Fairhaven, MA had?
Since 1950, 12 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Fairhaven. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Fairhaven?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fairhaven, with 4 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 Fairhaven?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fairhaven was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Fairhaven?
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