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Suffolk Downs Station, MA Tornado History — 37 Tornadoes Since 1950

Massachusetts · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Suffolk Downs Station, MA had?

Suffolk Downs Station 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 Suffolk Downs Station?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Suffolk Downs Station was an EF0 on August 18, 2023.

When is tornado season in Suffolk Downs Station?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Suffolk Downs Station, with 13 on record. April through June account for 7 of the 37 tornadoes on record near Suffolk Downs Station.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
37
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
2.7% of total
Peak Month
July
13 on record
Per Year Avg
0.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Suffolk Downs Station

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 6 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 2
2022 0
2021 0
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 7
1970s 7
1980s 6
1990s 2
2010s 3
2020s 3

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 10
EF1 20
EF2 6
EF3 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 4
Jun 3
Jul 13
Aug 9
Sep 3
Oct 2
Nov 2
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Suffolk Downs Station

1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Suffolk Downs Station since 1950, across 1 event. 18 injuries have been reported across all events. 1972 was the deadliest year on record near Suffolk Downs Station.

The deadliest single event was an F1 on August 9, 1972, which caused 1 fatality along a 4.9-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Suffolk Downs Station

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 Suffolk Downs Station

The 1950s were the busiest decade near Suffolk Downs Station, with 9 of the 37 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Suffolk Downs Station record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Suffolk Downs Station, 30 reached EF0 or EF1 and 7 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Suffolk Downs Station is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Suffolk Downs Station has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 6 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 2, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Suffolk Downs Station, MA had?
Since 1950, 37 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Suffolk Downs Station. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Suffolk Downs Station?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Suffolk Downs Station was an F1 on August 9, 1972, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Suffolk Downs Station?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Suffolk Downs Station, 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.
When was the most recent tornado near Suffolk Downs Station?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Suffolk Downs Station was an EF0 on August 18, 2023.
How do I get tornado warnings for Suffolk Downs Station?
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