How many tornadoes has Laconia, NH had?
Laconia has had 26 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Laconia?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Laconia was an EF0 on August 22, 2020.
When is tornado season in Laconia?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Laconia, with 13 on record. April through June account for 7 of the 26 tornadoes on record near Laconia.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
26
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
July
13 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Laconia
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
9 total, averaging 0.5 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
2
2019
0
2018
1
2017
0
2016
0
2015
1
2014
2
2013
0
2012
2
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1960s
4
1970s
7
1980s
3
1990s
2
2000s
2
2010s
6
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
9
EF1
11
EF2
6
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
4
Jun
3
Jul
13
Aug
6
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Laconia
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Laconia since 1950, across 1 event. 14 injuries have been reported across all events. 2008 was the deadliest year on record near Laconia.
The deadliest single event was an EF2 on July 24, 2008, which caused 1 fatality along a 50.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Laconia
Deadliest Tornado
EF2 on July 24, 2008 — 1 fatality, 50.5 mi path, 880 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F1 on August 7, 1986 — 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
EF0 on August 22, 2020.
What the record shows near Laconia
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Laconia, with 7 of the 26 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Laconia record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Laconia, 20 reached EF0 or EF1 and 6 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Laconia is rated EF2, of which 6 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Laconia has averaged 0.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 9 in total. 2012 was the busiest of them with 2, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Laconia, NH had?
Since 1950, 26 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Laconia. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Laconia?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Laconia was an EF2 on July 24, 2008, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Laconia?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Laconia, with 13 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 Laconia?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Laconia was an EF0 on August 22, 2020.
How do I get tornado warnings for Laconia?
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