How many tornadoes has New Bedford, MA had?
New Bedford has had 13 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near New Bedford?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of New Bedford was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
When is tornado season in New Bedford?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near New Bedford, with 4 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 13 tornadoes on record near New Bedford.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
13
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
August
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near New Bedford
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
5 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
1
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
1
2018
1
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1960s
3
1970s
2
1990s
2
2000s
1
2010s
2
2020s
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
5
EF2
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
0
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
4
Sep
2
Oct
3
Nov
1
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near New Bedford been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of New Bedford from any of the 13 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near New Bedford
Costliest Tornado
F1 on October 18, 1990 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on August 8, 2023 — 300 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on October 18, 1990 — 4.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 26, 2024.
What the record shows near New Bedford
The 1960s were the busiest decade near New Bedford, with 3 of the 13 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The New Bedford record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near New Bedford, 11 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near New Bedford is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years New Bedford has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 5 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 1, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has New Bedford, MA had?
Since 1950, 13 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of New Bedford. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in New Bedford?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near New Bedford, with 4 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 New Bedford?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of New Bedford was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for New Bedford?
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