Smithfield, RI Tornado History — 45 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Smithfield, RI had?
Smithfield has had 45 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Smithfield?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Smithfield was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
When is tornado season in Smithfield?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Smithfield, with 15 on record. April through June account for 8 of the 45 tornadoes on record near Smithfield.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Smithfield
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 Smithfield been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Smithfield from any of the 45 tornadoes since 1950, though 50 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Smithfield
What the record shows near Smithfield
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Smithfield, with 13 of the 45 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Smithfield record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Smithfield, 41 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Smithfield is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Smithfield has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 21 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 7, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.