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Yarmouth, MA Tornado History — 8 Tornadoes Since 1950

Massachusetts · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

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

Tornadoes Since 1950
8
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
July
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

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.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 1
1970s 1
2010s 4
2020s 2

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 3
EF1 5

Tornadoes by Month

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

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

Costliest Tornado
EF1 on July 23, 2019 — $3.6M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF0 on August 8, 2023 — 650 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on July 23, 2019 — 5.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on August 8, 2023.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Yarmouth, MA had?
Since 1950, 8 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Yarmouth. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Yarmouth?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Yarmouth, with 4 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 Yarmouth?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Yarmouth was an EF0 on August 8, 2023.
How do I get tornado warnings for Yarmouth?
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