Hartford weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Hartford, CT right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Hartford as part of Hartford County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Hartford
64 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Hartford since 1950, killing 7 people and injuring 846. The most recent was on June 21, 2024 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Hartford
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 3, 1979 | F4 | Hartford County | 11.3 mi | 1,400 yd | 3 | 500 |
| June 1, 2011 | EF3 | Hampden County | 37.6 mi | 880 yd | 3 | 200 |
| May 24, 1962 | F3 | New Haven County | 11.6 mi | 120 yd | 1 | 50 |
| May 10, 1954 | F3 | Tolland County | 0.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 2 |
| August 21, 1951 | F3 | Middlesex County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 8 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2024 | EF0 | Litchfield County | 2 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 13, 2021 | EF0 | New Haven County | 3.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 9, 2021 | EF0 | Tolland County | 0.8 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 18, 2021 | EF0 | Tolland County | 1.9 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 4, 2019 | EF1 | Tolland County | 3.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Hartford County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 189 | October 16, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 105 | March 5, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 98 | May 11, 2025 |
| Wind Advisory | 83 | September 25, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 64 | July 28, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 61 | August 8, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 47 | August 6, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 45 | August 8, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 37 | March 31, 2025 |
| Flood Advisory | 35 | April 15, 2019 |
About Hartford
- Population: 122,129 (2024 estimate)
- County: Hartford County
- State: Connecticut