Cranston, RI Tornado History — 36 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Cranston, RI had?
Cranston has had 36 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Cranston?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cranston was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
When is tornado season in Cranston?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cranston, with 12 on record. April through June account for 7 of the 36 tornadoes on record near Cranston.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Cranston
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 17 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 Cranston been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Cranston from any of the 36 tornadoes since 1950, though 46 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Cranston
What the record shows near Cranston
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Cranston, with 11 of the 36 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Cranston record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Cranston, 33 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Cranston is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Cranston has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 17 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 7, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.