East Providence, RI Tornado History — 37 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has East Providence, RI had?
East Providence has had 37 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near East Providence?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of East Providence was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
When is tornado season in East Providence?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near East Providence, with 12 on record. April through June account for 7 of the 37 tornadoes on record near East Providence.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near East Providence
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 18 total, averaging 0.9 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 East Providence been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of East Providence from any of the 37 tornadoes since 1950, though 46 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near East Providence
What the record shows near East Providence
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near East Providence, with 11 of the 37 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The East Providence record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near East Providence, 34 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near East Providence is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years East Providence has averaged 0.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 18 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 7, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.