How many tornadoes has Stoughton, MA had?
Stoughton has had 44 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Stoughton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Stoughton was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
When is tornado season in Stoughton?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Stoughton, with 11 on record. April through June account for 11 of the 44 tornadoes on record near Stoughton.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
44
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
4.5% of total
Peak Month
August
11 on record
Per Year Avg
0.6
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Stoughton
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
15 total, averaging 0.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
2
2023
7
2022
0
2021
0
2020
1
2019
0
2018
2
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
7
1960s
3
1970s
6
1980s
8
1990s
3
2000s
2
2010s
5
2020s
10
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
24
EF2
4
EF3
1
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
4
Jun
7
Jul
9
Aug
11
Sep
7
Oct
3
Nov
3
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Stoughton
96 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Stoughton since 1950, across 3 events. 1,263 injuries have been reported across all events. 1953 was the deadliest year on record near Stoughton.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which caused 94 fatalities along a 34.9-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Stoughton
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on June 9, 1953 — 94 fatalities, 34.9 mi path, 900 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on June 9, 1953 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F4 on June 9, 1953 — 900 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on June 9, 1953 — 34.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 26, 2024.
What the record shows near Stoughton
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Stoughton, with 10 of the 44 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Stoughton record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Stoughton, 38 reached EF0 or EF1 and 6 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Stoughton is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Stoughton has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 15 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 7, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Stoughton, MA had?
Since 1950, 44 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Stoughton. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Stoughton?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Stoughton was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which caused 94 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Stoughton?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Stoughton, with 11 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 Stoughton been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Stoughton, 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 Stoughton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Stoughton was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
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