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West Warwick, RI Tornado History — 28 Tornadoes Since 1950

Rhode Island · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

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

Tornadoes Since 1950
28
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
August
10 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years

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.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 2
2023 6
2022 0
2021 2
2020 0
2019 1
2018 3
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 1
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 1
1970s 1
1980s 6
1990s 4
2000s 2
2010s 4
2020s 10

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.

EF0 10
EF1 16
EF2 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 0
Jun 3
Jul 2
Aug 10
Sep 6
Oct 5
Nov 2
Dec 0

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

Costliest Tornado
F2 on August 7, 1986 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on August 8, 1986 — 1,000 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on June 24, 1985 — 10.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 26, 2024.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has West Warwick, RI had?
Since 1950, 28 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of West Warwick. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in West Warwick?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near West Warwick, with 10 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
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.
How do I get tornado warnings for West Warwick?
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