Tornado History

Chittenden Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Chittenden, Vermont. The records below identify 5 tornadoes from 1953 through 1987, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $2.5M, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes5
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$2.5M
Avg Length0.5 mi
Avg Width20 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Chittenden, Vermont

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

Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Chittenden, Vermont with 0 deaths
1953 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 1.5 miles in Chittenden, Vermont
Widest tornado: 33.0 yards in Chittenden, Vermont
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Jun 21, 1953

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Chittenden, Vermont, June is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 1953 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 2 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.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 August 8, 19831983F1 June 21, 19531953F1 June 22, 19731973F0 May 31, 19871987F0 August 7, 19861986© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
August 8, 1983F2Chittenden, Vermont0.2 mi10 yd00$2.5M
June 21, 1953F1Chittenden, Vermont1.5 mi33 yd00$2K
June 22, 1973F1Chittenden, Vermont0 mi27 yd00N/A
May 31, 1987F0Chittenden, Vermont0.3 mi10 yd00$25K
August 7, 1986F0Chittenden, Vermont0.1 mi20 yd00$250
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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.

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