How many tornadoes has Rockland, MA had?
Rockland has had 29 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Rockland?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Rockland was an EF0 on September 13, 2023.
When is tornado season in Rockland?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Rockland, with 8 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 29 tornadoes on record near Rockland.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
29
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
3.4% of total
Peak Month
August
8 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Rockland
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
0
2023
5
2022
0
2021
0
2020
1
2019
0
2018
1
2017
0
2016
0
2015
1
2014
1
2013
1
2012
1
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
3
1970s
4
1980s
4
1990s
2
2000s
1
2010s
5
2020s
6
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
13
EF2
3
EF3
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
7
Aug
8
Sep
5
Oct
2
Nov
3
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Rockland
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Rockland since 1950, across 2 events. 31 injuries have been reported across all events. 1972 was the deadliest year on record near Rockland.
The deadliest single event was an F1 on August 9, 1972, which caused 1 fatality along a 4.9-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Rockland
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
EF0 on September 13, 2023.
What the record shows near Rockland
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Rockland, with 6 of the 29 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Rockland record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Rockland, 25 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Rockland is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Rockland 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 Rockland, MA had?
Since 1950, 29 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Rockland. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Rockland?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Rockland was an F1 on August 9, 1972, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Rockland?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Rockland, with 8 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 Rockland?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Rockland was an EF0 on September 13, 2023.
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