How many tornadoes has Middletown, RI had?
Middletown has had 16 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Middletown?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Middletown was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
When is tornado season in Middletown?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Middletown, with 7 on record. April through June account for 1 of the 16 tornadoes on record near Middletown.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
16
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
August
7 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Middletown
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
7 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
2
2022
0
2021
1
2020
0
2019
1
2018
1
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
1960s
1
1970s
3
1980s
2
1990s
3
2000s
1
2010s
2
2020s
4
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
7
EF1
6
EF2
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
0
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
7
Sep
3
Oct
3
Nov
1
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Middletown been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Middletown from any of the 16 tornadoes since 1950, though 24 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Middletown
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 Middletown
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Middletown, with 4 of the 16 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Middletown record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Middletown, 13 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Middletown is rated EF2, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Middletown has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 7 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 2, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Middletown, RI had?
Since 1950, 16 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Middletown. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Middletown?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Middletown, with 7 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 Middletown?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Middletown was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Middletown?
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