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North Kingstown, RI Tornado History — 19 Tornadoes Since 1950

Rhode Island · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

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

Tornadoes Since 1950
19
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
August
5 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years

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.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 2
2023 3
2022 0
2021 3
2020 0
2019 1
2018 2
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 1
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 1
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1970s 1
1980s 2
1990s 3
2000s 1
2010s 4
2020s 8

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 9
EF1 8
EF2 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 0
Jun 2
Jul 1
Aug 5
Sep 4
Oct 4
Nov 3
Dec 0

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

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has North Kingstown, RI had?
Since 1950, 19 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of North Kingstown. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in North Kingstown?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near North Kingstown, with 5 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 North Kingstown?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of North Kingstown was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for North Kingstown?
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