North Kingstown, RI Tornado History — 19 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has North Kingstown, RI had?
North Kingstown has had 19 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near North Kingstown?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of North Kingstown was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
When is tornado season in North Kingstown?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near North Kingstown, with 5 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 19 tornadoes on record near North Kingstown.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near North Kingstown
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 13 total, averaging 0.7 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 North Kingstown been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of North Kingstown from any of the 19 tornadoes since 1950, though 24 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near North Kingstown
What the record shows near North Kingstown
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near North Kingstown, with 8 of the 19 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The North Kingstown record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near North Kingstown, 17 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near North Kingstown is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years North Kingstown has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 13 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 3, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.