Tornadoes in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has recorded 20 tornadoes since 1950, 49th among the states; 0 were rated F3/EF3 or stronger.

  • 20tornadoes since 1950
  • 0rated F3/EF3 or stronger
  • 0deaths along their paths
  • 1986most in one year, 3
2025
  • Tornadoes on record, by year

Over time

Tornadoes per year in Rhode Island 1972: 1 1985: 1 1986: 3 3 1989: 1 1990: 1 1994: 1 2000: 1 2008: 1 2012: 1 2018: 1 2019: 1 2021: 3 2023: 3 2024: 1 19722019

Every county

Counties with any recorded events, highest first.

Tornadoes by county in Rhode Island
Providence County12
Washington County3
Bristol County2
Kent County2
Newport County1