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Springfield, MA Tornado History — 57 Tornadoes Since 1950

Massachusetts · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Springfield, MA had?

Springfield has had 57 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Springfield?

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

When is tornado season in Springfield?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Springfield, with 13 on record. April through June account for 22 of the 57 tornadoes on record near Springfield.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
57
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
7.0% of total
Peak Month
July
13 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Springfield

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 1
2018 2
2017 1
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 3
2012 0
2011 3
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 15
1960s 11
1970s 10
1980s 1
1990s 3
2000s 5
2010s 10
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 12
EF1 27
EF2 13
EF3 3
EF4 1
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 1
Mar 0
Apr 1
May 9
Jun 12
Jul 13
Aug 11
Sep 7
Oct 3
Nov 0
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Springfield

6 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Springfield since 1950, across 2 events. 715 injuries have been reported across all events. 2011 was the deadliest year on record near Springfield.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Springfield

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
F2 on August 21, 1951 — 43.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 18, 2021.

What the record shows near Springfield

The 1950s were the busiest decade near Springfield, with 15 of the 57 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Springfield record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Springfield, 39 reached EF0 or EF1 and 17 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Springfield is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Springfield is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Springfield has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 13 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 3, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Springfield, MA had?
Since 1950, 57 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Springfield. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Springfield?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Springfield was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Springfield?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Springfield, with 13 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 Springfield been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Springfield, 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 Springfield?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Springfield was an EF0 on July 18, 2021.
How do I get tornado warnings for Springfield?
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Official Resources

NWS Local Forecast Office — Springfield 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.