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Westfield, MA Tornado History — 59 Tornadoes Since 1950

Massachusetts · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Westfield, MA had?

Westfield has had 59 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Westfield?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Westfield was an EF0 on July 28, 2022.

When is tornado season in Westfield?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Westfield, with 16 on record. April through June account for 23 of the 59 tornadoes on record near Westfield.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
59
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
8.5% of total
Peak Month
July
16 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Westfield

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 14 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 13
1960s 10
1970s 13
1980s 1
1990s 5
2000s 4
2010s 9
2020s 4

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 26
EF2 13
EF3 3
EF4 2
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 2
Mar 0
Apr 1
May 9
Jun 13
Jul 16
Aug 12
Sep 4
Oct 2
Nov 0
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Westfield

9 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Westfield since 1950, across 3 events. 739 injuries have been reported across all events. 2011 was the deadliest year on record near Westfield.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 29, 1995, which caused 3 fatalities along a 11.5-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Westfield

Deadliest Tornado
F4 on May 29, 1995 — 3 fatalities, 11.5 mi path, 300 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 28, 2022.

What the record shows near Westfield

The 1950s were the busiest decade near Westfield, with 13 of the 59 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The Westfield record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Westfield, 40 reached EF0 or EF1 and 18 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Westfield is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged. A further 1 near Westfield is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Westfield has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 14 in total. 2013 was the busiest of them with 3, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Westfield, MA had?
Since 1950, 59 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Westfield. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Westfield?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Westfield was an F4 on May 29, 1995, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Westfield?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Westfield, with 16 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 Westfield been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Westfield, there have been 0 EF5 and 2 EF4 tornadoes 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 Westfield?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Westfield was an EF0 on July 28, 2022.
How do I get tornado warnings for Westfield?
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Official Resources

NWS Local Forecast Office — Westfield 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.