Tornado History
Belknap Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Belknap, New Hampshire. The records below identify 12 tornadoes from 1960 through 2020, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $864K, with 0 deaths and 7 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Belknap, New Hampshire
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Belknap, New Hampshire with 0 deaths
1972 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 11.92 miles in Belknap, New Hampshire
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Belknap, New Hampshire
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Jun 24, 1960
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Belknap, New Hampshire, July is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1972 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 2008 with at least $561K 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 24, 2008 | EF2 | Belknap, New Hampshire | 11.92 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $561K |
| July 3, 1972 | F2 | Belknap, New Hampshire | 1 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 7 | $25K |
| July 6, 1999 | F2 | Belknap, New Hampshire | 4.5 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 31, 1972 | F1 | Belknap, New Hampshire | 1 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 23, 1978 | F1 | Belknap, New Hampshire | 0.2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 24, 1960 | F1 | Belknap, New Hampshire | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| July 23, 1995 | F1 | Belknap, New Hampshire | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 13, 2004 | F0 | Belknap, New Hampshire | 7 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 25, 2012 | EF0 | Belknap, New Hampshire | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 4, 2014 | EF0 | Belknap, New Hampshire | 0.36 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 24, 2014 | EF0 | Belknap, New Hampshire | 0.02 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 22, 2020 | EF0 | Belknap, New Hampshire | 1.54 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.