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South Hadley, MA Tornado History — 60 Tornadoes Since 1950

Massachusetts · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has South Hadley, MA had?

South Hadley has had 60 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near South Hadley?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of South Hadley was an EF0 on July 18, 2021.

When is tornado season in South Hadley?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near South Hadley, with 21 on record. April through June account for 18 of the 60 tornadoes on record near South Hadley.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
60
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
8.3% of total
Peak Month
July
21 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near South Hadley

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 13 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 1
2020 1
2019 0
2018 1
2017 2
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 3
2012 0
2011 3
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 2

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 14
1960s 11
1970s 14
1980s 3
1990s 1
2000s 6
2010s 9
2020s 2

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 14
EF1 28
EF2 13
EF3 4
EF4 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 2
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 7
Jun 11
Jul 21
Aug 11
Sep 4
Oct 4
Nov 0
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near South Hadley

9 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of South Hadley since 1950, across 4 events. 707 injuries have been reported across all events. 1979 was the deadliest year on record near South Hadley.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities along a 11.3-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near South Hadley

Deadliest Tornado
F4 on October 3, 1979 — 3 fatalities, 11.3 mi path, 1,400 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on October 3, 1979 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F4 on October 3, 1979 — 1,400 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF3 on June 1, 2011 — 37.6 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 18, 2021.

What the record shows near South Hadley

The 1950s were the busiest decade near South Hadley, with 14 of the 60 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The South Hadley record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near South Hadley, 42 reached EF0 or EF1 and 18 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near South Hadley is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years South Hadley has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 13 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 3, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has South Hadley, MA had?
Since 1950, 60 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of South Hadley. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near South Hadley?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of South Hadley was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in South Hadley?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near South Hadley, with 21 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 South Hadley been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of South Hadley, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado 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 South Hadley?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of South Hadley was an EF0 on July 18, 2021.
How do I get tornado warnings for South Hadley?
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Official Resources

NWS Local Forecast Office — South Hadley forecast ↗Storm Prediction Center — Current severe weather outlook ↗NWS Massachusetts alerts feed ↗FEMA — Massachusetts disaster declarations ↗

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Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center. Coverage 1950–present. Last updated August 27, 2026.