How many tornadoes has Ludlow, MA had?
Ludlow has had 61 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Ludlow?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ludlow was an EF0 on July 16, 2023.
When is tornado season in Ludlow?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ludlow, with 18 on record. April through June account for 20 of the 61 tornadoes on record near Ludlow.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
61
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
8.2% of total
Peak Month
July
18 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Ludlow
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
15 total, averaging 0.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
1
2022
0
2021
1
2020
1
2019
1
2018
1
2017
1
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
3
2012
0
2011
4
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
15
1960s
12
1970s
13
1980s
1
1990s
1
2000s
6
2010s
10
2020s
3
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
13
EF1
29
EF2
14
EF3
4
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
1
Mar
0
Apr
1
May
7
Jun
12
Jul
18
Aug
11
Sep
7
Oct
4
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Ludlow
9 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Ludlow since 1950, across 4 events. 708 injuries have been reported across all events. 1979 was the deadliest year on record near Ludlow.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities along a 11.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Ludlow
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on October 3, 1979 — 3 fatalities, 11.3 mi path, 1,400 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on October 3, 1979 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F4 on October 3, 1979 — 1,400 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF3 on June 1, 2011 — 37.6 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 16, 2023.
What the record shows near Ludlow
The 1950s were the busiest decade near Ludlow, with 15 of the 61 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Ludlow record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Ludlow, 42 reached EF0 or EF1 and 19 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Ludlow is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Ludlow has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 15 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 4, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Ludlow, MA had?
Since 1950, 61 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Ludlow. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Ludlow?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Ludlow was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Ludlow?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ludlow, with 18 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 Ludlow been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Ludlow, 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 Ludlow?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ludlow was an EF0 on July 16, 2023.
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