How many tornadoes has Cumberland, RI had?
Cumberland has had 50 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Cumberland?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cumberland was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
When is tornado season in Cumberland?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cumberland, with 17 on record. April through June account for 11 of the 50 tornadoes on record near Cumberland.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
50
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
4.0% of total
Peak Month
August
17 on record
Per Year Avg
0.7
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Cumberland
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
22 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
2
2023
8
2022
0
2021
3
2020
1
2019
0
2018
5
2017
0
2016
0
2015
1
2014
0
2013
1
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
5
1960s
2
1970s
5
1980s
9
1990s
4
2000s
4
2010s
7
2020s
14
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
17
EF1
28
EF2
3
EF3
1
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
4
Jun
7
Jul
8
Aug
17
Sep
8
Oct
4
Nov
2
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Cumberland
95 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Cumberland since 1950, across 2 events. 1,285 injuries have been reported across all events. 1953 was the deadliest year on record near Cumberland.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which caused 94 fatalities along a 34.9-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Cumberland
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on June 9, 1953 — 94 fatalities, 34.9 mi path, 900 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on June 9, 1953 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on August 8, 1986 — 1,000 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on June 9, 1953 — 34.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 26, 2024.
What the record shows near Cumberland
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Cumberland, with 14 of the 50 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Cumberland record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Cumberland, 45 reached EF0 or EF1 and 5 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Cumberland is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Cumberland has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 22 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 8, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Cumberland, RI had?
Since 1950, 50 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Cumberland. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Cumberland?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Cumberland was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which caused 94 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Cumberland?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cumberland, with 17 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.
Has Cumberland been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Cumberland, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Cumberland?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cumberland was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
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