West Warwick, RI Tornado History — 28 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has West Warwick, RI had?
West Warwick has had 28 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near West Warwick?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of West Warwick was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
When is tornado season in West Warwick?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near West Warwick, with 10 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 28 tornadoes on record near West Warwick.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near West Warwick
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 15 total, averaging 0.8 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 West Warwick been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of West Warwick from any of the 28 tornadoes since 1950, though 28 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near West Warwick
What the record shows near West Warwick
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near West Warwick, with 10 of the 28 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The West Warwick record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near West Warwick, 26 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near West Warwick is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years West Warwick has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 15 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 6, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.