How many tornadoes has Northampton, MA had?
Northampton has had 58 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Northampton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Northampton was an EF0 on July 18, 2021.
When is tornado season in Northampton?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Northampton, with 23 on record. April through June account for 16 of the 58 tornadoes on record near Northampton.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
58
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
6.9% of total
Peak Month
July
23 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Northampton
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
10 total, averaging 0.5 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
1
2020
1
2019
0
2018
1
2017
2
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
2
2012
0
2011
3
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
13
1960s
11
1970s
14
1980s
3
1990s
5
2000s
2
2010s
8
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
12
EF1
31
EF2
11
EF3
3
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
2
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
4
Jun
12
Jul
23
Aug
9
Sep
4
Oct
4
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Northampton
7 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Northampton since 1950, across 3 events. 707 injuries have been reported across all events. 2011 was the deadliest year on record near Northampton.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities along a 11.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Northampton
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on October 3, 1979 — 3 fatalities, 11.3 mi path, 1,400 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on October 3, 1979 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F4 on October 3, 1979 — 1,400 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF3 on June 1, 2011 — 37.6 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 18, 2021.
What the record shows near Northampton
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Northampton, with 14 of the 58 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Northampton record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Northampton, 43 reached EF0 or EF1 and 15 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Northampton is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Northampton has averaged 0.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 10 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 3, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Northampton, MA had?
Since 1950, 58 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Northampton. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Northampton?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Northampton was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Northampton?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Northampton, with 23 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 Northampton been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Northampton, 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 Northampton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Northampton was an EF0 on July 18, 2021.
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