Tornado History
Litchfield Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Litchfield, Connecticut. The records below identify 38 tornadoes from 1951 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $51.2M, with 0 deaths and 34 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Litchfield, Connecticut
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (1.1/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 12 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, August is the most active month with 12 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
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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 |
| August 7, 1972 | F1 | Litchfield, Connecticut | 9.3 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| 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 |
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Source And Limits
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.