Johnston, RI Tornado History — 41 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Johnston, RI had?
Johnston has had 41 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Johnston?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Johnston was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
When is tornado season in Johnston?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Johnston, with 13 on record. April through June account for 7 of the 41 tornadoes on record near Johnston.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Johnston
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 19 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 Johnston been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Johnston from any of the 41 tornadoes since 1950, though 48 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Johnston
What the record shows near Johnston
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Johnston, with 12 of the 41 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Johnston record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Johnston, 38 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Johnston is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Johnston has averaged 0.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 19 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 7, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.