Yarmouth, MA Tornado History — 8 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Yarmouth, MA had?
Yarmouth has had 8 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Yarmouth?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Yarmouth was an EF0 on August 8, 2023.
When is tornado season in Yarmouth?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Yarmouth, with 4 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Yarmouth
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 6 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Yarmouth been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Yarmouth from any of the 8 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported. NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Yarmouth
About Tornadoes in Yarmouth
This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Yarmouth, Massachusetts has experienced 8 documented tornadoes within a 25-mile radius since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records. All of these events have been relatively weak, classified as either EF0 or EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which measures tornado intensity based on damage. Notably, none of the tornadoes on record resulted in any fatalities, reflecting both their limited strength and the area's preparedness.
Tornado activity in the Yarmouth area has been sporadic across the decades. The 1960s and 1970s each saw a single event, followed by a long quiet period. Activity increased markedly in the 2010s with 4 tornadoes, and 2 additional events have occurred in the 2020s. Of the 8 total tornadoes, 5 were rated EF1 with wind speeds estimated between 86 and 110 mph, while 3 were rated EF0 with winds between 65 and 85 mph.
July has been the most active month for tornadoes near Yarmouth, accounting for 4 of the 8 recorded events. This summer peak aligns with broader patterns in the Northeast, where tornadoes often develop from severe thunderstorms during the warmest months when atmospheric instability is greatest. The most costly tornado on record struck on July 23, 2019, an EF1 event that caused $3.6 million in property damage along a 2.8-mile path with a maximum width of 250 yards. That same day, another EF1 tornado carved the longest path on record for the area at 5.5 miles, causing $1.2 million in damage.
The most recent tornado occurred on August 8, 2023, an EF0 event that was also the widest on record at 650 yards across. Despite its considerable width, this tornado traveled only 1.2 miles and caused minimal damage estimated at just $2,000. The relatively low damage totals across all events reflect not only the tornadoes' limited intensity but also the coastal geography and building practices of Cape Cod communities.