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Colchester, VT Tornado History — 15 Tornadoes Since 1950

Vermont · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Colchester, VT had?

Colchester has had 15 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Colchester?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Colchester was an EF0 on June 10, 2025.

When is tornado season in Colchester?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Colchester, with 5 on record. April through June account for 7 of the 15 tornadoes on record near Colchester.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
15
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
June
5 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Colchester

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 3 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.

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

What storm spotters reported near Colchester

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Colchester and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on June 10, 2025 and the most recent on June 10, 2025. It is already counted in the Colchester totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF0° June 10, 2025
0.5 S Beekmantown, Clinton County, NY
Reports of multiple downed trees were investigated and confirmed an EF-0 briefly touched down. Trees were uprooted and snapped. Part of a roof was peeled and wrapped ar (BTV)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1960s 4
1970s 4
1980s 3
2000s 2
2020s 1

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 4
EF1 6
EF2 5

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near Colchester been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Colchester from any of the 15 tornadoes since 1950, though 7 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Colchester

Costliest Tornado
F2 on August 8, 1983 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on July 4, 1963 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on July 4, 1963 — 5.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 10, 2025.

What the record shows near Colchester

The 1960s were the busiest decade near Colchester, with 4 of the 15 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Colchester record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Colchester, 10 reached EF0 or EF1 and 5 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Colchester is rated EF2, of which 5 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Colchester has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 2, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Colchester, VT had?
Since 1950, 15 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Colchester. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Colchester?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Colchester, with 5 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 Colchester?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Colchester was an EF0 on June 10, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Colchester?
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