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Hyde Park, MA Tornado History — 50 Tornadoes Since 1950

Massachusetts · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Hyde Park, MA had?

Hyde Park has had 50 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Hyde Park?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Hyde Park was an EF0 on September 6, 2025.

When is tornado season in Hyde Park?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Hyde Park, with 14 on record. April through June account for 11 of the 50 tornadoes on record near Hyde Park.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
50
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
6.0% of total
Peak Month
July
14 on record
Per Year Avg
0.7
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Hyde Park

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 14 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 0
2023 5
2022 0
2021 2
2020 1
2019 0
2018 1
2017 0
2016 1
2015 1
2014 1
2013 1
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Hyde Park

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Hyde Park and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on September 6, 2025 and the most recent on September 6, 2025. It is already counted in the Hyde Park totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF1° September 6, 2025
3 E Bolton, Middlesex County, MA
AN EF1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN STOW... MA NEAR MAPLE STREET AND CONTINUED ENE OVER BOSE AVENUE CAUSING SIGNIFICANT TREE DAMAGE. THE TORNADO LIFTED SOMEWHERE NEAR HARVES (BOX)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 10
1960s 6
1970s 9
1980s 7
1990s 2
2000s 2
2010s 5
2020s 9

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 16
EF1 25
EF2 6
EF3 2
EF4 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 5
Jun 6
Jul 14
Aug 12
Sep 7
Oct 2
Nov 3
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Hyde Park

95 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Hyde Park since 1950, across 2 events. 1,269 injuries have been reported across all events. 1953 was the deadliest year on record near Hyde Park.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which caused 94 fatalities along a 34.9-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Hyde Park

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
EF0 on September 6, 2025.

What the record shows near Hyde Park

The 1950s were the busiest decade near Hyde Park, with 10 of the 50 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 9 so far. The Hyde Park record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Hyde Park, 41 reached EF0 or EF1 and 9 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Hyde Park is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Hyde Park has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 14 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 5, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Hyde Park, MA had?
Since 1950, 50 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Hyde Park. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Hyde Park?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Hyde Park was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which caused 94 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Hyde Park?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Hyde Park, with 14 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 Hyde Park been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Hyde Park, 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 Hyde Park?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Hyde Park was an EF0 on September 6, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Hyde Park?
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