How many tornadoes has Revere, MA had?
Revere has had 37 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Revere?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Revere was an EF0 on August 18, 2023.
When is tornado season in Revere?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Revere, with 12 on record. April through June account for 7 of the 37 tornadoes on record near Revere.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
37
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
2.7% of total
Peak Month
July
12 on record
Per Year Avg
0.5
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Revere
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
7 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
2
2022
0
2021
1
2020
1
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
1
2015
0
2014
1
2013
1
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
9
1960s
6
1970s
7
1980s
6
1990s
2
2010s
3
2020s
4
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
11
EF1
19
EF2
6
EF3
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
4
Jun
3
Jul
12
Aug
10
Sep
3
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Revere
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Revere since 1950, across 1 event. 18 injuries have been reported across all events. 1972 was the deadliest year on record near Revere.
The deadliest single event was an F1 on August 9, 1972, which caused 1 fatality along a 4.9-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Revere
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
EF2 on July 28, 2014 — 660 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on July 1, 1971 — 25.2 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on August 18, 2023.
What the record shows near Revere
The 1950s were the busiest decade near Revere, with 9 of the 37 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The Revere record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Revere, 30 reached EF0 or EF1 and 7 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Revere is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Revere has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 7 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 2, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Revere, MA had?
Since 1950, 37 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Revere. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Revere?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Revere was an F1 on August 9, 1972, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Revere?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Revere, with 12 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 Revere?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Revere was an EF0 on August 18, 2023.
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