How many tornadoes has Marblehead, MA had?
Marblehead has had 28 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Marblehead?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Marblehead was an EF1 on August 18, 2023.
When is tornado season in Marblehead?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Marblehead, with 9 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 28 tornadoes on record near Marblehead.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
28
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
3.6% of total
Peak Month
July
9 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Marblehead
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
3 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
1
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
9
1960s
6
1970s
6
1980s
3
1990s
1
2010s
2
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
4
EF1
17
EF2
6
EF3
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
2
Jun
3
Jul
9
Aug
8
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Marblehead
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Marblehead since 1950, across 1 event. 17 injuries have been reported across all events. 1972 was the deadliest year on record near Marblehead.
The deadliest single event was an F1 on August 9, 1972, which caused 1 fatality along a 4.9-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Marblehead
Deadliest Tornado
F1 on August 9, 1972 — 1 fatality, 4.9 mi path, 30 yd wide.
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 18, 2023.
What the record shows near Marblehead
The 1950s were the busiest decade near Marblehead, with 9 of the 28 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Marblehead record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Marblehead, 21 reached EF0 or EF1 and 7 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Marblehead is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Marblehead has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 1, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Marblehead, MA had?
Since 1950, 28 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Marblehead. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Marblehead?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Marblehead was an F1 on August 9, 1972, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Marblehead?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Marblehead, with 9 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 Marblehead?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Marblehead was an EF1 on August 18, 2023.
How do I get tornado warnings for Marblehead?
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