How many tornadoes has Newburyport, MA had?
Newburyport has had 29 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Newburyport?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Newburyport was an F2 on May 21, 2006.
When is tornado season in Newburyport?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Newburyport, with 10 on record. April through June account for 8 of the 29 tornadoes on record near Newburyport.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
29
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
6.9% of total
Peak Month
July
10 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
10
1960s
10
1970s
6
1980s
1
1990s
1
2000s
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
5
EF1
13
EF2
9
EF3
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
4
Jun
4
Jul
10
Aug
6
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
1
Have any tornadoes near Newburyport been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Newburyport from any of the 29 tornadoes since 1950, though 15 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Newburyport
Costliest Tornado
F1 on August 15, 1991 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on July 2, 1961 — 400 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on July 1, 1971 — 25.2 mile track.
Most Recent
F2 on May 21, 2006.
What the record shows near Newburyport
The 1950s were the busiest decade near Newburyport, with 10 of the 29 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2000s have produced 1 so far. The Newburyport record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Newburyport, 18 reached EF0 or EF1 and 11 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Newburyport is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Newburyport, MA had?
Since 1950, 29 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Newburyport. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Newburyport?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Newburyport, with 10 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 Newburyport?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Newburyport was an F2 on May 21, 2006.
How do I get tornado warnings for Newburyport?
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