How many tornadoes has Bristol, RI had?
Bristol has had 26 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Bristol?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bristol was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
When is tornado season in Bristol?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bristol, with 10 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 26 tornadoes on record near Bristol.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
26
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
August
10 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Bristol
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
13 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
2
2023
6
2022
0
2021
1
2020
0
2019
1
2018
2
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
1
1960s
3
1970s
3
1980s
3
1990s
3
2000s
1
2010s
3
2020s
9
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
10
EF1
13
EF2
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
0
Jun
3
Jul
1
Aug
10
Sep
7
Oct
4
Nov
1
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Bristol been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Bristol from any of the 26 tornadoes since 1950, though 28 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Bristol
Costliest Tornado
F2 on August 7, 1986 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on August 7, 1986 — 1,000 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF2 on August 18, 2023 — 9.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 26, 2024.
What the record shows near Bristol
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Bristol, with 9 of the 26 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Bristol record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Bristol, 23 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Bristol is rated EF2, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Bristol has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 13 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 6, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Bristol, RI had?
Since 1950, 26 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Bristol. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Bristol?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bristol, with 10 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 Bristol?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bristol was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Bristol?
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