Stamford weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Stamford, CT right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Stamford as part of Fairfield County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Stamford
34 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Stamford since 1950, killing 2 people and injuring 34. The most recent was on November 13, 2021 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Stamford
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2006 | F2 | — | 10.1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 6 |
| July 14, 1950 | F2 | Fairfield County | 5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 3 |
| July 29, 1971 | F2 | Putnam County | 4.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 15, 1970 | F2 | Bergen County | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 19, 1971 | F2 | Fairfield County | 1.5 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2021 | EF0 | Nassau County | 13.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 4, 2020 | EF0 | Fairfield County | 0 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 2, 2018 | EF1 | Fairfield County | 3.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 2, 2018 | EF1 | Westchester County | 4.3 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 2, 2018 | EF0 | Queens County | 0.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Fairfield County
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 265 | October 11, 2026 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 186 | September 28, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 167 | August 27, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 92 | September 25, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 89 | July 6, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 89 | March 3, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 63 | March 16, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 62 | September 13, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 60 | October 16, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 56 | September 13, 2026 |
About Stamford
- Population: 139,134 (2024 estimate)
- County: Fairfield County
- State: Connecticut