How many tornadoes has Greenfield, MA had?
Greenfield has had 46 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Greenfield?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Greenfield was an EF1 on July 18, 2022.
When is tornado season in Greenfield?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Greenfield, with 23 on record. April through June account for 9 of the 46 tornadoes on record near Greenfield.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
46
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
4.3% of total
Peak Month
July
23 on record
Per Year Avg
0.6
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Greenfield
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
4 total, averaging 0.2 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
1
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
2
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
1
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
12
1960s
9
1970s
9
1980s
5
1990s
5
2000s
2
2010s
3
2020s
1
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
10
EF1
25
EF2
9
EF3
1
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
2
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
5
Jun
4
Jul
23
Aug
9
Sep
3
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Greenfield
94 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Greenfield since 1950, across 1 event. 1,234 injuries have been reported across all events. 1953 was the deadliest year on record near Greenfield.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which caused 94 fatalities along a 34.9-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Greenfield
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on June 9, 1953 — 94 fatalities, 34.9 mi path, 900 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on June 9, 1953 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F4 on June 9, 1953 — 900 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on June 9, 1953 — 34.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on July 18, 2022.
What the record shows near Greenfield
The 1950s were the busiest decade near Greenfield, with 12 of the 46 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Greenfield record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Greenfield, 35 reached EF0 or EF1 and 11 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Greenfield is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Greenfield has averaged 0.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 4 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 2, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Greenfield, MA had?
Since 1950, 46 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Greenfield. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Greenfield?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Greenfield was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which caused 94 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Greenfield?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Greenfield, with 23 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 Greenfield been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Greenfield, 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 Greenfield?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Greenfield was an EF1 on July 18, 2022.
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