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Randolph, MA Tornado History — 38 Tornadoes Since 1950

Massachusetts · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Randolph, MA had?

Randolph has had 38 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near Randolph?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Randolph was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.

When is tornado season in Randolph?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Randolph, with 10 on record. April through June account for 8 of the 38 tornadoes on record near Randolph.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
38
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
2.6% of total
Peak Month
July
10 on record
Per Year Avg
0.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Randolph

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 11 total, averaging 0.6 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 1
2023 5
2022 0
2021 0
2020 1
2019 0
2018 1
2017 0
2016 0
2015 1
2014 1
2013 1
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 5
1960s 5
1970s 5
1980s 7
1990s 3
2000s 2
2010s 4
2020s 7

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 15
EF1 19
EF2 3
EF3 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 3
Jun 5
Jul 10
Aug 9
Sep 6
Oct 2
Nov 3
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Randolph

2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Randolph since 1950, across 2 events. 34 injuries have been reported across all events. 1972 was the deadliest year on record near Randolph.

The deadliest single event was an F1 on August 9, 1972, which caused 1 fatality along a 4.9-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Randolph

Deadliest Tornado
F1 on August 9, 1972 — 1 fatality, 4.9 mi path, 30 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF2 on July 28, 2014 — $4.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F3 on June 9, 1953 — 667 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 Randolph

The 1980s were the busiest decade near Randolph, with 7 of the 38 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 7 so far. The Randolph record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Randolph, 34 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Randolph is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Randolph has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 11 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 5, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Randolph, MA had?
Since 1950, 38 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Randolph. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Randolph?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Randolph was an F1 on August 9, 1972, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Randolph?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Randolph, 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 Randolph?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Randolph was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Randolph?
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