Gloucester, MA Tornado History — 14 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Gloucester, MA had?
Gloucester has had 14 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Gloucester?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Gloucester was an EF2 on July 28, 2014.
When is tornado season in Gloucester?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Gloucester, with 6 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 14 tornadoes on record near Gloucester.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Gloucester
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 total, averaging 0.1 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 Gloucester been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Gloucester from any of the 14 tornadoes since 1950, though 9 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Gloucester
What the record shows near Gloucester
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Gloucester, with 5 of the 14 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Gloucester record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Gloucester, 9 reached EF0 or EF1 and 5 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Gloucester is rated EF2, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Gloucester has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.