North Attleborough Center, MA Tornado History — 46 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has North Attleborough Center, MA had?
North Attleborough Center has had 46 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near North Attleborough Center?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of North Attleborough Center was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
When is tornado season in North Attleborough Center?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near North Attleborough Center, with 15 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near North Attleborough Center
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 18 total, averaging 0.9 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near North Attleborough Center
95 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of North Attleborough Center since 1950, across 2 events. 1,283 injuries have been reported across all events. 1953 was the deadliest year on record.
The deadliest single event was a F4 on June 9, 1953, which caused 94 fatalities along a 34.9-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near North Attleborough Center
About Tornadoes in North Attleborough Center
This overview was written July 24, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
North Attleborough Center anchors a town in southeastern Massachusetts, near the Rhode Island line, in the low, wooded country between Boston and Providence. Although New England is not a major tornado region, southern New England does experience tornadoes, and this part of the state has seen its share over the decades.
Tornadoes here are mainly a summer phenomenon. They occur when humid, unstable air over the region is lifted on a hot afternoon and an upper-level disturbance provides the wind shear that allows thunderstorms to rotate. The area's inland-but-near-coast position means both continental heating and marine influences can play a role from day to day. Because such storms are infrequent, they can be underestimated, which is why keeping an eye on watches and warnings is worthwhile even in a region better known for winter storms.
Tornado intensity is graded on the Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale, running from EF0 to EF5 according to surveyed damage rather than a direct wind measurement. The vast majority of the region's tornadoes are weak, with strong ones being rare. For the specific record near North Attleborough Center — the total on file, the breakdown by decade and rating, and the deadliest, costliest, and most recent events — see the figures compiled from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center elsewhere on this page.