How many tornadoes has Pittsfield, MA had?
Pittsfield has had 32 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Pittsfield?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pittsfield was an EF0 on August 2, 2020.
When is tornado season in Pittsfield?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pittsfield, with 17 on record. April through June account for 8 of the 32 tornadoes on record near Pittsfield.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
32
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
6.3% of total
Peak Month
July
17 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Pittsfield
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
4 total, averaging 0.2 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
1
2019
0
2018
0
2017
1
2016
0
2015
0
2014
1
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
1
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1960s
2
1970s
4
1980s
2
1990s
13
2000s
7
2010s
3
2020s
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
17
EF2
8
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
0
May
5
Jun
3
Jul
17
Aug
3
Sep
0
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Pittsfield
7 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Pittsfield since 1950, across 2 events. 70 injuries have been reported across all events. 1973 was the deadliest year on record near Pittsfield.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on August 28, 1973, which caused 4 fatalities along a 9.8-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Pittsfield
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on August 28, 1973 — 4 fatalities, 9.8 mi path, 313 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on May 29, 1995 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on July 3, 1997 — 600 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on July 21, 2003 — 25.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on August 2, 2020.
What the record shows near Pittsfield
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Pittsfield, with 13 of the 32 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Pittsfield record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Pittsfield, 22 reached EF0 or EF1 and 10 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Pittsfield is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Pittsfield has averaged 0.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 4 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 1, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Pittsfield, MA had?
Since 1950, 32 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Pittsfield. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Pittsfield?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Pittsfield was an F4 on August 28, 1973, which caused 4 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Pittsfield?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pittsfield, with 17 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 Pittsfield been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Pittsfield, there have been 0 EF5 and 2 EF4 tornadoes 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 Pittsfield?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pittsfield was an EF0 on August 2, 2020.
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