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. April through June account for 0 of the 8 tornadoes on record near Yarmouth.
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, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Yarmouth
What the record shows near Yarmouth
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Yarmouth, with 4 of the 8 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Yarmouth record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Yarmouth, 8 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Yarmouth is rated EF1, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Yarmouth has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 6 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 3, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.