Tornado History
Berkshire Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Berkshire, Massachusetts. The records below identify 18 tornadoes from 1955 through 2020, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $28.5M, with 4 deaths and 36 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Berkshire, Massachusetts
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 9 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Berkshire, Massachusetts with 4 deaths
1997 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 200 miles in Berkshire, Massachusetts
Widest tornado: 600.0 yards in Berkshire, Massachusetts
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Jul 3, 1997
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Berkshire, Massachusetts, July is the most active month with 9 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1997 was the most active year with 4 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 1973 with at least $25.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 1973 | F4 | Berkshire, Massachusetts | 6.4 mi | 313 yd | 4 | 36 | $25.0M |
| July 3, 1997 | F2 | Berkshire, Massachusetts | 4.5 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.5M |
| July 3, 1997 | F2 | Berkshire, Massachusetts | 3.7 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.5M |
| March 1, 1966 | F2 | Berkshire, Massachusetts | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 11, 1966 | F2 | Berkshire, Massachusetts | 8 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 13, 1975 | F2 | Berkshire, Massachusetts | 0.3 mi | 27 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 12, 1955 | F2 | Berkshire, Massachusetts | 0.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 18, 1970 | F1 | Berkshire, Massachusetts | 18.7 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 3, 1997 | F1 | Berkshire, Massachusetts | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| July 11, 1984 | F1 | Berkshire, Massachusetts | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 3, 1997 | F1 | Berkshire, Massachusetts | 1.3 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| October 3, 1963 | F1 | Berkshire, Massachusetts | 3 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
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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.