State history
Tornadoes in Connecticut
Connecticut averages 2 tornadoes per year. Here is the complete history.
The stats
- Average: 2 tornadoes/year.
- Peak season: July-August.
- Regional patterns.
- Community awareness.
Notable events
- 1979 Windsor Locks F4 — 3 dead.
- 1989 Hamden F4 — significant.
- 2018 outbreak events — multiple.
- Occasional small events — annual.
Major cities
Bridgeport
148k.
New Haven
135k.
Hartford
120k. Capital.
Stamford
135k.
Waterbury
115k.
Norwalk
90k.
NWS coverage
NWS Boston-Norton MA
CT.
NWS New York City-Upton
SW CT.
Preparedness
- Weather radio.
- WEA enabled.
- Family communication plan.
- Community shelter awareness.
- Storm shelter installation.
- Insurance current.
- Regular drills.
For residents
- Preparedness essential.
- Local NWS office familiarity.
- Community engagement.
- Family plan.
- Insurance verification.