How many tornadoes has Norton, MA had?
Norton has had 42 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Norton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Norton was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
When is tornado season in Norton?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Norton, with 13 on record. April through June account for 9 of the 42 tornadoes on record near Norton.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
42
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
2.4% of total
Peak Month
August
13 on record
Per Year Avg
0.6
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Norton
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
15 total, averaging 0.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
2
2023
7
2022
0
2021
0
2020
1
2019
0
2018
2
2017
0
2016
0
2015
1
2014
0
2013
1
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
4
1970s
5
1980s
8
1990s
4
2000s
3
2010s
4
2020s
10
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
13
EF1
24
EF2
4
EF3
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
4
Jun
5
Jul
8
Aug
13
Sep
6
Oct
4
Nov
2
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Norton
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Norton since 1950, across 1 event. 55 injuries have been reported across all events. 1972 was the deadliest year on record near Norton.
The deadliest single event was an F1 on August 9, 1972, which caused 1 fatality along a 4.9-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Norton
Deadliest Tornado
F1 on August 9, 1972 — 1 fatality, 4.9 mi path, 30 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on August 7, 1986 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on August 8, 1986 — 1,000 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on June 9, 1953 — 28.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 26, 2024.
What the record shows near Norton
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Norton, with 10 of the 42 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Norton record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Norton, 37 reached EF0 or EF1 and 5 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Norton is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Norton has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 15 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 7, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Norton, MA had?
Since 1950, 42 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Norton. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Norton?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Norton was an F1 on August 9, 1972, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Norton?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Norton, with 13 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 Norton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Norton was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Norton?
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