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Tornado History
Fairfield Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Fairfield, Connecticut. The records below identify 16 tornadoes from 1950 through 2020, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $5.5M, with 0 deaths and 13 injuries recorded across the listed events.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Fairfield, Connecticut with 0 deaths
1992 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 5 miles in Fairfield, Connecticut
Widest tornado: 150.0 yards in Fairfield, Connecticut
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Jul 14, 1950
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Fairfield, Connecticut, July is the most active month with 6 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1992 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2010 with at least $3.2M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 1950 | F2 | Fairfield, Connecticut | 5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 3 | $250K |
| June 24, 2010 | EF1 | Fairfield, Connecticut | 0.16 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 3 | $3.2M |
| July 12, 2006 | F1 | Fairfield, Connecticut | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.0M |
| October 2, 2018 | EF1 | Fairfield, Connecticut | 3.76 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| July 31, 2009 | EF1 | Fairfield, Connecticut | 0.86 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| August 15, 1958 | F1 | Fairfield, Connecticut | 0.2 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| August 4, 1992 | F1 | Fairfield, Connecticut | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| August 9, 1968 | F1 | Fairfield, Connecticut | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| September 18, 1973 | F1 | Fairfield, Connecticut | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 9, 1996 | F1 | Fairfield, Connecticut | 0.4 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 31, 2002 | F1 | Fairfield, Connecticut | 0.5 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 16, 2007 | EF1 | Fairfield, Connecticut | 4.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Source And Limits
Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.