How many tornadoes has Westerly, RI had?
Westerly has had 9 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Westerly?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Westerly was an EF0 on November 13, 2021.
When is tornado season in Westerly?
November is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Westerly, with 3 on record. April through June account for 0 of the 9 tornadoes on record near Westerly.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
9
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
November
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Westerly
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
6 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
3
2020
0
2019
0
2018
2
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
1
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1970s
1
1990s
2
2010s
3
2020s
3
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
6
EF1
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
0
Jun
0
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
3
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Westerly been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Westerly from any of the 9 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Westerly
Costliest Tornado
EF1 on November 13, 2021 — $64K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF0 on November 13, 2021 — 150 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on November 13, 2021 — 6.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on November 13, 2021.
What the record shows near Westerly
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Westerly, with 3 of the 9 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Westerly record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Westerly, 9 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Westerly is rated EF1, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Westerly has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 6 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 3, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Westerly, RI had?
Since 1950, 9 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Westerly. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Westerly?
November is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Westerly, with 3 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 Westerly?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Westerly was an EF0 on November 13, 2021.
How do I get tornado warnings for Westerly?
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