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Tornado History

Vermont Tornado History

This page summarizes tornado history for Vermont. The local dataset contains 45 tornado records from 1953 through 2023, 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 July 13, 2023. Across these records, NOAA lists 0 deaths and 4 injuries.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes45
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries4
Property Damage$5.0M
Avg Length2.6 mi
Avg Width107 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Vermont

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

Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 16 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 (13 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.

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

Summary: In Vermont, July is the most active month with 16 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

5420

Summary: 1962 was the most active year with 5 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
EF1
F2
Unknown

Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 13 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.

$2.5M$250K$25K$0

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.

Franklin
Chittenden
Bennington
Windham
Orleans
Windsor
Addison
Lamoille
Essex
Rutland
Orange
Caledonia

Summary: Franklin County has the highest count in this state group with 6 tornado records.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 August 8, 19831983F2 May 31, 19981998F2 June 18, 19571957F2 June 5, 20022002F2 March 22, 19551955F2 October 24, 19551955F2 June 24, 19601960F2 June 13, 19611961F2 July 9, 19621962F2 May 20, 19621962F2 August 11, 19661966F2 July 9, 19621962F1 June 11, 19731973F1 July 21, 20032003EF1 May 9, 2009EF1 July 18, 2008EF1 March 26, 2021F1 June 5, 2002F1 May 20, 1962F1 May 20, 1962F1 June 9, 1965F1 May 19, 1982EF1 June 5, 2010F1 July 21, 2003EF1 July 18, 2022F1 June 21, 1953F1 June 24, 1960F1 July 18, 1961F1 August 6, 1989F1 June 22, 1973EF1 August 21, 2019F0 July 14, 1988EF0 July 18, 2008EF0 July 16, 2009EF0 July 13, 2023F0 May 31, 1987EF0 August 3, 2010EF0 July 26, 2011EF0 May 29, 2012F0 July 5, 1957F0 July 21, 1961F0 August 28, 1988F0 August 7, 1986EF0 July 18, 2022Unknown July 4, 1963© 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 8, 1983F2Chittenden, Vermont0.2 mi10 yd00$2.5M
May 31, 1998F2Bennington, Vermont5.5 mi400 yd00$630K
June 18, 1957F2Franklin, Vermont3 mi500 yd00$250K
June 5, 2002F2Windham, Vermont0.1 mi150 yd00$75K
March 22, 1955F2Bennington, Vermont0.1 mi30 yd00$25K
October 24, 1955F2Windsor, Vermont1 mi33 yd00$25K
June 24, 1960F2Lamoille, Vermont2 mi100 yd00$25K
June 13, 1961F2Franklin, Vermont7.9 mi300 yd00$25K
July 9, 1962F2Windsor, Vermont7.6 mi33 yd00$25K
May 20, 1962F2Franklin, Vermont1.8 mi100 yd00$25K
August 11, 1966F2Windsor, Vermont1 mi33 yd00$25K
July 9, 1962F2Windsor, Vermont4.7 mi33 yd00$2K

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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.