Fall River, MA Tornado History — 29 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Fall River, MA had?
Fall River has had 29 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Fall River?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fall River was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
When is tornado season in Fall River?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fall River, with 11 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 29 tornadoes on record near Fall River.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Fall River
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 13 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Fall River been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Fall River from any of the 29 tornadoes since 1950, though 45 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Fall River
What the record shows near Fall River
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Fall River, with 9 of the 29 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Fall River record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Fall River, 24 reached EF0 or EF1 and 5 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Fall River is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Fall River has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 13 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 6, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.