List of Connecticut tornadoes

Although historically the U.S. state of Connecticut is not typically known to fall casualty to tornadoes, more than 100 of these powerful storms have affected the state in modern history, resulting in at least 48 deaths, 780 injuries, and more than $500 million in damage.

[1] As with most of the northeastern United States, the number of tornadoes peaks in the summer months, normally in July or August.

From 1953 to 1991, Connecticut recorded an average of about 1.3 tornadoes per year, ranked 43rd in the United States.

[3] Although Connecticut tornadoes are typically weak, isolated events can be violent.

The year 1973 was particularly active; eight tornadoes occurred on six separate days.