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Derry Village, NH Tornado History — 37 Tornadoes Since 1950

New Hampshire · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Derry Village, NH had?

Derry Village has had 37 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Derry Village?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Derry Village was an EF2 on July 24, 2008, causing 1 fatality.

When is tornado season in Derry Village?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Derry Village, with 17 on record. April through June account for 8 of the 37 tornadoes on record near Derry Village.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
37
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
8.1% of total
Peak Month
July
17 on record
Per Year Avg
0.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Derry Village

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 9
1960s 15
1970s 9
1980s 1
1990s 1
2000s 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 4
EF1 20
EF2 10
EF3 3

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 3
Jun 5
Jul 17
Aug 6
Sep 1
Oct 3
Nov 1
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Derry Village

2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Derry Village since 1950, across 2 events. 21 injuries have been reported across all events. 2008 was the deadliest year on record near Derry Village.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on October 3, 1970, which caused 1 fatality along a 35.4-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Derry Village

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on October 3, 1970 — 1 fatality, 35.4 mi path, 60 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on July 21, 1972 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF2 on July 24, 2008 — 880 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF2 on July 24, 2008 — 50.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF2 on July 24, 2008 — 1 fatality.

What the record shows near Derry Village

The 1960s were the busiest decade near Derry Village, with 15 of the 37 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2000s have produced 2 so far. The Derry Village record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Derry Village, 24 reached EF0 or EF1 and 13 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Derry Village is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Derry Village has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Derry Village, NH had?
Since 1950, 37 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Derry Village. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Derry Village?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Derry Village was an F3 on October 3, 1970, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Derry Village?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Derry Village, with 17 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 Derry Village?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Derry Village was an EF2 on July 24, 2008.
How do I get tornado warnings for Derry Village?
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