North Providence, RI Tornado History — 42 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has North Providence, RI had?
North Providence has had 42 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near North Providence?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of North Providence was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
When is tornado season in North Providence?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near North Providence, with 13 on record. April through June account for 8 of the 42 tornadoes on record near North Providence.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near North Providence
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 20 total, averaging 1.0 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 Providence been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of North Providence from any of the 42 tornadoes since 1950, though 48 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near North Providence
What the record shows near North Providence
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near North Providence, with 13 of the 42 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The North Providence record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near North Providence, 39 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near North Providence is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years North Providence has averaged 1.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 20 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 7, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.