The Town Files

25 Small Towns in Connecticut With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950

Ranked by tornadoes within 10 mi since 1950 among 132 towns of 500–10,000 people in Connecticut. #1 is Sprague, CT (1 tornado within 10 miles since 1950).

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  1. 25Sterling, Connecticut

    4 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Sterling is a town of 3,578 people, Connecticut. 4 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Connecticut town: 8); the strongest was an F1 on July 14, 1992.

    3,578 people · median home $283,400 · income $102,695 · Jan low 19°F · 38 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sterling by decade'50'60'70'801'90'00'103'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  2. 24Oronoque, Connecticut

    4 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Oronoque is a community of 3,790 people, Connecticut. 4 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Connecticut town: 8); the strongest was an EF1 on June 24, 2010.

    3,790 people · median home $355,600 · income $72,417 · Jan low 18°F · 34 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oronoque by decade'50'60'70'802'901'001'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  3. 23Middlefield, Connecticut

    4 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Middlefield is a town of 4,217 people, Connecticut. 4 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Connecticut town: 8); the strongest was an F2 on July 12, 1950.

    4,217 people · median home $376,000 · income $99,837 · Jan low 19°F · 39 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Middlefield by decade1'501'601'70'80'90'00'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  4. 22Mystic, Connecticut

    4 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Mystic is a community of 4,348 people, Connecticut. 4 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Connecticut town: 8); the strongest was an EF1 on November 13, 2021.

    4,348 people · median home $538,800 · income $152,559 · Jan low 24°F · 25 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mystic by decade'50'60'70'80'90'002'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  5. 21Pawcatuck, Connecticut

    4 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Pawcatuck is a community of 5,433 people, Connecticut. 4 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Connecticut town: 8); the strongest was an EF1 on November 13, 2021.

    5,433 people · median home $360,600 · income $80,114 · Jan low 25°F · 29 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pawcatuck by decade'50'60'70'80'90'002'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  6. 20Branford Center, Connecticut

    4 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Branford Center is a community of 6,026 people, Connecticut. 4 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Connecticut town: 8); the strongest was an F4 on July 10, 1989.

    6,026 people · median home $330,600 · income $74,150 · Jan low 23°F · 34 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Branford Center by decade'50'60'701'80'90'001'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  7. 19Old Lyme, Connecticut

    4 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Old Lyme is a town of 7,628 people, Connecticut. 4 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Connecticut town: 8); the strongest was an F1 on June 30, 1998.

    7,628 people · median home $484,200 · income $131,899 · Jan low 23°F · 26 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Old Lyme by decade'50'601'701'802'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  8. 18Lordship, Connecticut

    3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Lordship is a community of 2,954 people, Connecticut. 3 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Connecticut town: 8); the strongest was an EF1 on June 24, 2010.

    2,954 people · median home $465,200 · income $84,606 · Jan low 24°F · 34 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lordship by decade'50'60'70'801'901'001'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  9. 17Jewett City, Connecticut

    3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Jewett City is a borough of 3,328 people, Connecticut. 3 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Connecticut town: 8); the strongest was an EF1 on August 18, 2023.

    3,328 people · median home $196,900 · income $55,530 · Jan low 21°F · 38 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Jewett City by decade'50'60'70'801'90'00'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  10. 16Durham, Connecticut

    3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Durham is a community of 3,771 people, Connecticut. 3 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Connecticut town: 8); the strongest was an F2 on July 12, 1950.

    3,771 people · median home $401,700 · income $152,396 · Jan low 19°F

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Durham by decade1'501'601'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  11. 15Colchester, Connecticut

    3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Colchester is a community of 4,700 people, Connecticut. 3 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Connecticut town: 8); the strongest was an F3 on August 21, 1951.

    4,700 people · median home $294,600 · income $86,760 · Jan low 18°F · 32 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Colchester by decade1'502'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  12. 14Canterbury, Connecticut

    3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Canterbury is a town of 5,045 people, Connecticut. 3 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Connecticut town: 8); the strongest was an EF1 on August 18, 2023.

    5,045 people · median home $334,200 · income $103,198 · Jan low 17°F · 38 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Canterbury by decade'50'60'70'801'90'00'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  13. 13North Stonington, Connecticut

    3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    North Stonington is a town of 5,149 people, Connecticut. 3 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Connecticut town: 8); the strongest was an EF1 on November 13, 2021.

    5,149 people · median home $397,100 · income $123,938 · Jan low 25°F · 31 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Stonington by decade'50'60'70'80'90'001'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  14. 12Durham, Connecticut

    3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Durham is a town of 7,152 people, Connecticut. 3 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Connecticut town: 8); the strongest was an F2 on July 12, 1950.

    7,152 people · median home $424,800 · income $158,857 · Jan low 19°F

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Durham by decade1'501'601'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  15. 11Voluntown, Connecticut

    2 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Voluntown is a town of 2,570 people, Connecticut. 2 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Connecticut town: 8); the strongest was an EF0 on November 13, 2021.

    2,570 people · median home $356,100 · income $101,964 · Jan low 21°F · 38 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Voluntown by decade'50'60'70'80'90'001'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  16. 10Waterford, Connecticut

    2 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Waterford is a community of 3,074 people, Connecticut. 2 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Connecticut town: 8); the strongest was an EF1 on October 29, 2018.

    3,074 people · median home $282,900 · income $73,156 · Jan low 23°F · 25 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Waterford by decade'50'60'70'80'901'001'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  17. 9Niantic, Connecticut

    2 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Niantic is a community of 3,194 people, Connecticut. 2 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Connecticut town: 8); the strongest was an F1 on June 16, 2002.

    3,194 people · median home $396,000 · income $81,250 · Jan low 23°F · 25 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Niantic by decade'50'60'70'801'901'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  18. 8Long Hill, Connecticut

    2 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Long Hill is a community of 3,948 people, Connecticut. 2 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Connecticut town: 8); the strongest was an EF1 on October 29, 2018.

    3,948 people · median home $175,600 · income $84,201 · Jan low 24°F · 25 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Long Hill by decade'50'60'70'80'901'001'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  19. 7Lisbon, Connecticut

    2 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Lisbon is a town of 4,195 people, Connecticut. 2 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Connecticut town: 8); the strongest was an EF1 on August 18, 2023.

    4,195 people · median home $315,700 · income $92,708 · Jan low 21°F · 28 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lisbon by decade'50'60'70'801'90'00'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  20. 6Salem, Connecticut

    2 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Salem is a town of 4,213 people, Connecticut. 2 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Connecticut town: 8); the strongest was an F1 on June 16, 2002.

    4,213 people · median home $403,600 · income $123,245 · Jan low 21°F · 30 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Salem by decade'501'60'70'80'901'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  21. 5Preston, Connecticut

    2 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Preston is a town of 4,788 people, Connecticut. 2 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Connecticut town: 8); the strongest was an F1 on June 16, 2002.

    4,788 people · median home $361,900 · income $116,648 · Jan low 21°F · 28 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Preston by decade'50'60'70'80'901'001'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  22. 4Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, Connecticut

    2 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Conning Towers-Nautilus Park is a community of 8,870 people, Connecticut. 2 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Connecticut town: 8); the strongest was an EF1 on October 29, 2018.

    8,870 people · median home $290,100 · income $81,694 · Jan low 24°F · 25 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Conning Towers-Nautilus Park by decade'50'60'70'80'901'001'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  23. 3Groton, Connecticut

    2 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Groton is a city of 9,387 people, Connecticut. 2 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Connecticut town: 8); the strongest was an EF1 on October 29, 2018.

    9,387 people · median home $306,600 · income $79,577 · Jan low 23°F · 25 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Groton by decade'50'60'70'80'901'001'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  24. 2Oxoboxo River, Connecticut

    1 tornado within 10 miles since 1950

    Oxoboxo River is a community of 2,955 people, Connecticut. 1 tornado since 1950 (typical Connecticut town: 8); the strongest was an F1 on June 16, 2002.

    2,955 people · median home $246,200 · income $69,167 · Jan low 21°F · 28 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oxoboxo River by decade'50'60'70'80'901'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  25. 1Sprague, Connecticut

    1 tornado within 10 miles since 1950

    Sprague is a town of 2,967 people, Connecticut. 1 tornado since 1950 (typical Connecticut town: 8); the strongest was an EF1 on August 18, 2023.

    2,967 people · median home $273,500 · income $92,850 · Jan low 21°F · 28 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sprague by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

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Methodology. We ranked 132 towns of 500–10,000 people in Connecticut (2020 Census population). Only towns better than 60% of their peers on this measure qualify, so lists can be shorter than 25. Sources: