Pawtucket, RI Tornado History — 46 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Pawtucket, RI had?
Pawtucket has had 46 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Pawtucket?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pawtucket was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
When is tornado season in Pawtucket?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pawtucket, with 13 on record. April through June account for 9 of the 46 tornadoes on record near Pawtucket.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Pawtucket
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 21 total, averaging 1.1 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 Pawtucket been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Pawtucket from any of the 46 tornadoes since 1950, though 49 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Pawtucket
What the record shows near Pawtucket
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Pawtucket, with 13 of the 46 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Pawtucket record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Pawtucket, 42 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Pawtucket is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Pawtucket has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 21 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 8, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.