How many tornadoes has Milton, MA had?
Milton has had 45 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Milton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Milton was an EF0 on September 13, 2023.
When is tornado season in Milton?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Milton, with 12 on record. April through June account for 11 of the 45 tornadoes on record near Milton.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
45
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
4.4% of total
Peak Month
July
12 on record
Per Year Avg
0.6
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Milton
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
11 total, averaging 0.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
5
2022
0
2021
0
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
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
10
1960s
6
1970s
7
1980s
7
1990s
2
2000s
2
2010s
5
2020s
6
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
14
EF1
24
EF2
5
EF3
1
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
5
Jun
6
Jul
12
Aug
10
Sep
6
Oct
2
Nov
3
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Milton
96 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Milton since 1950, across 3 events. 1,264 injuries have been reported across all events. 1953 was the deadliest year on record near Milton.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which caused 94 fatalities along a 34.9-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Milton
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 13, 2023.
What the record shows near Milton
The 1950s were the busiest decade near Milton, with 10 of the 45 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Milton record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Milton, 38 reached EF0 or EF1 and 7 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Milton is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Milton has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 11 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 5, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Milton, MA had?
Since 1950, 45 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Milton. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Milton?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Milton was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which caused 94 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Milton?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Milton, with 12 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 Milton been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Milton, 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 Milton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Milton was an EF0 on September 13, 2023.
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