Tornado History
Vermont Tornado History
This page summarizes tornado history for Vermont. The local dataset contains 50 tornado records from 1953 through 2026, with a strongest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage) and at least $5.2M in reported property damage. The latest tornado record in this group is April 16, 2026. Across these records, NOAA lists 0 deaths and 12 injuries.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Vermont
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 17 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Vermont with 0 deaths
1962 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (14 events)
Longest tornado: 25 miles in Vermont
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Vermont
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on May 20, 1962
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Vermont, July is the most active month with 17 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1962 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 1983 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Tornado Count By County
Compares the counties with the most tornado records in this state dataset.
Summary: Franklin County has the highest count in this state group with 8 tornado records.
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 8, 1983 | F2 | Chittenden, Vermont | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 31, 1998 | F2 | Bennington, Vermont | 5.5 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $630K |
| June 18, 1957 | F2 | Franklin, Vermont | 3 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 5, 2002 | F2 | Windham, Vermont | 0.1 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| March 22, 1955 | F2 | Bennington, Vermont | 0.1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| October 24, 1955 | F2 | Windsor, Vermont | 1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 24, 1960 | F2 | Lamoille, Vermont | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 13, 1961 | F2 | Franklin, Vermont | 7.9 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 9, 1962 | F2 | Windsor, Vermont | 7.6 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 20, 1962 | F2 | Franklin, Vermont | 1.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 11, 1966 | F2 | Windsor, Vermont | 1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 29, 1969 | F2 | Bennington, Vermont | 0.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
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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.