Barrington, RI Tornado History — 35 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Barrington, RI had?
Barrington has had 35 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Barrington?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Barrington was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
When is tornado season in Barrington?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Barrington, with 14 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 35 tornadoes on record near Barrington.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Barrington
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 16 total, averaging 0.8 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 Barrington been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Barrington from any of the 35 tornadoes since 1950, though 45 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Barrington
What the record shows near Barrington
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Barrington, with 11 of the 35 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Barrington record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Barrington, 31 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Barrington is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Barrington has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 16 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 7, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.