Narragansett, RI Tornado History — 13 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Narragansett, RI had?
Narragansett has had 13 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Narragansett?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Narragansett was an EF2 on August 18, 2023.
When is tornado season in Narragansett?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Narragansett, with 5 on record. April through June account for 0 of the 13 tornadoes on record near Narragansett.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Narragansett
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 7 total, averaging 0.3 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 Narragansett been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Narragansett from any of the 13 tornadoes since 1950, though 24 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Narragansett
What the record shows near Narragansett
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Narragansett, with 3 of the 13 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Narragansett record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Narragansett, 11 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Narragansett is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Narragansett has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 7 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 2, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.