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Tornado History
Litchfield Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Litchfield, Connecticut. The records below identify 36 tornadoes from 1951 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $50.9M, with 0 deaths and 34 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 0.5 tornadoes per year (1.1/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 11 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Litchfield, Connecticut with 0 deaths
2020 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 43.9 miles in Litchfield, Connecticut
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Litchfield, Connecticut
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Jul 21, 2010
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Litchfield, Connecticut, June is the most active month with 11 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2020 was the most active year with 5 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 1989 with at least $50.0M 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 10, 1989 | F2 | Litchfield, Connecticut | 10 mi | 73 yd | 0 | 4 | $25.0M |
| July 10, 1989 | F2 | Litchfield, Connecticut | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 20 | $25.0M |
| August 21, 1951 | F2 | Litchfield, Connecticut | 43.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 9 | $250K |
| June 23, 2001 | F2 | Litchfield, Connecticut | 0.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 18, 1962 | F2 | Litchfield, Connecticut | 0.1 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 11, 1966 | F2 | Litchfield, Connecticut | 2.7 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 30, 1976 | F2 | Litchfield, Connecticut | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 12, 1959 | F2 | Litchfield, Connecticut | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| June 12, 1973 | F2 | Litchfield, Connecticut | 1.5 mi | 23 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
| June 23, 2001 | F1 | Litchfield, Connecticut | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 1 | $150K |
| June 5, 2002 | F1 | Litchfield, Connecticut | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| July 21, 2010 | EF1 | Litchfield, Connecticut | 0.57 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
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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.