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Keene, NH Tornado History — 31 Tornadoes Since 1950

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

How many tornadoes has Keene, NH had?

Keene has had 31 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near Keene?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Keene was an EF1 on June 23, 2024.

When is tornado season in Keene?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Keene, with 12 on record. April through June account for 10 of the 31 tornadoes on record near Keene.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
31
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
3.2% of total
Peak Month
July
12 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Keene

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 4 total, averaging 0.2 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 6
1960s 8
1970s 4
1980s 5
1990s 4
2010s 1
2020s 3

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 5
EF1 20
EF2 5
EF3 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 7
Jun 3
Jul 12
Aug 7
Sep 1
Oct 1
Nov 0
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Keene been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Keene from any of the 31 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Keene

Costliest Tornado
F0 on July 14, 1988 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on May 4, 2018 — 300 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on May 4, 2018 — 37.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 23, 2024.

What the record shows near Keene

The 1960s were the busiest decade near Keene, with 8 of the 31 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Keene record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Keene, 25 reached EF0 or EF1 and 6 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Keene is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Keene has averaged 0.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 4 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 1, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Keene, NH had?
Since 1950, 31 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Keene. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Keene?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Keene, with 12 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 Keene?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Keene was an EF1 on June 23, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Keene?
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Official Resources

NWS Local Forecast Office — Keene forecast ↗Storm Prediction Center — Current severe weather outlook ↗NWS New Hampshire alerts feed ↗FEMA — New Hampshire disaster declarations ↗

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Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center. Coverage 1950–present. Last updated August 27, 2026.