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Tornado History

Rhode Island Tornado History

This page summarizes tornado history for Rhode Island. The local dataset contains 19 tornado records from 1985 through 2024, with a strongest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage) and at least $5.0M in reported property damage. The latest tornado record in this group is June 26, 2024. Across these records, NOAA lists 0 deaths and 24 injuries.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes19
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries24
Property Damage$5.0M
Avg Length2.3 mi
Avg Width188 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Rhode Island

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.9/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Rhode Island with 0 deaths
1986 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 9.1 miles in Rhode Island
Widest tornado: 1,000.0 yards in Rhode Island
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Nov 13, 2021

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Summary: In Rhode Island, August is the most active month with 8 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 1986 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
EF1
F2
EF2

Summary: EF1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 5 recorded events.

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.

$3.0M$300K$30K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1986 with at least $3.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Tornado Count By County

Compares the counties with the most tornado records in this state dataset.

Providence
Washington
Kent
Bristol
Newport

Summary: Providence County has the highest count in this state group with 12 tornado records.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 August 7, 19861986EF2 August 18, 20232023EF1 October 23, 20182018F1 August 7, 19861986F1 August 8, 19861986F1 October 18, 19901990EF1 November 13, 20212021EF1 July 23, 20082008EF1 June 26, 20242024EF1 September 13, 20232023F1 August 26, 19851985F0 September 23, 19891989EF0 August 10, 20122012EF0 November 13, 20212021EF0 September 13, 2023EF0 November 13, 2021EF0 October 2, 2019F0 August 13, 1994F0 August 16, 2000© OpenStreetMap contributors

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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
August 7, 1986F2Providence, Rhode Island4 mi1000 yd020$2.5M
August 18, 2023EF2Providence, Rhode Island9.1 mi250 yd01$250K
October 23, 2018EF1Providence, Rhode Island1.5 mi250 yd00$1.0M
August 7, 1986F1Providence, Rhode Island0.5 mi100 yd00$250K
August 8, 1986F1Providence, Rhode Island6 mi1000 yd00$250K
October 18, 1990F1Kent, Rhode Island4.5 mi73 yd00$250K
November 13, 2021EF1Washington, Rhode Island1.1 mi100 yd00$50K
July 23, 2008EF1Bristol, Rhode Island2.97 mi40 yd00$45K
June 26, 2024EF1Providence, Rhode Island4.3 mi100 yd00$30K
September 13, 2023EF1Providence, Rhode Island0.21 mi70 yd00$20K
August 26, 1985F1Providence, Rhode Island1 mi100 yd00N/A
September 23, 1989F0Providence, Rhode Island0.2 mi40 yd03$250K

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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.