South Kingstown, RI Tornado History — 13 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has South Kingstown, RI had?
South Kingstown has had 13 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near South Kingstown?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of South Kingstown was an EF2 on August 18, 2023.
When is tornado season in South Kingstown?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near South Kingstown, with 4 on record. April through June account for 0 of the 13 tornadoes on record near South Kingstown.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near South Kingstown
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 8 total, averaging 0.4 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 South Kingstown been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of South Kingstown from any of the 13 tornadoes since 1950, though 24 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near South Kingstown
What the record shows near South Kingstown
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near South Kingstown, with 4 of the 13 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The South Kingstown record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near South Kingstown, 11 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near South Kingstown is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years South Kingstown has averaged 0.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 8 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 3, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.