State history
Tornadoes in Massachusetts
Massachusetts averages 3 tornadoes per year. Here is the complete history.
The stats
- Average: 3 tornadoes/year.
- Peak season: June-August.
- Regional patterns.
- Community awareness.
Notable events
- 1953 Worcester F4 — 94 dead. Deadliest MA event.
- 2011 Springfield EF3 — 3 dead.
- Various small events — annual activity.
Major cities
Boston metro
4.9M. Rare events.
Worcester
206k. 1953 legacy.
Springfield
155k. 2011 event.
Cambridge
118k.
Lowell
115k.
NWS coverage
NWS Boston-Norton
Central-eastern MA.
NWS Albany NY
Western MA.
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.