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Haverhill, MA Tornado History — 40 Tornadoes Since 1950

Massachusetts · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Haverhill, MA had?

Haverhill has had 40 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Haverhill?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Haverhill was an EF1 on August 22, 2016.

When is tornado season in Haverhill?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Haverhill, with 17 on record. April through June account for 9 of the 40 tornadoes on record near Haverhill.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
40
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
5.0% of total
Peak Month
July
17 on record
Per Year Avg
0.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Haverhill

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 2 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 0
2017 0
2016 1
2015 0
2014 1
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 11
1960s 15
1970s 7
1980s 3
1990s 1
2000s 1
2010s 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 21
EF2 11
EF3 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 4
Jun 5
Jul 17
Aug 9
Sep 1
Oct 2
Nov 1
Dec 1

Have any tornadoes near Haverhill been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Haverhill from any of the 40 tornadoes since 1950, though 20 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Haverhill

Costliest Tornado
EF2 on July 28, 2014 — $4.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF2 on July 28, 2014 — 660 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on July 1, 1971 — 25.2 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 22, 2016.

What the record shows near Haverhill

The 1960s were the busiest decade near Haverhill, with 15 of the 40 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 2 so far. The Haverhill record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Haverhill, 27 reached EF0 or EF1 and 13 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Haverhill is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Haverhill has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Haverhill, MA had?
Since 1950, 40 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Haverhill. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Haverhill?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Haverhill, with 17 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 Haverhill?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Haverhill was an EF1 on August 22, 2016.
How do I get tornado warnings for Haverhill?
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