Waterbury weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Waterbury, CT right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Waterbury as part of New Haven County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Waterbury
58 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Waterbury since 1950, killing 1 people and injuring 177. The most recent was on June 21, 2024 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Waterbury
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 1989 | F4 | New Haven County | 3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 40 |
| May 24, 1962 | F3 | New Haven County | 11.6 mi | 120 yd | 1 | 50 |
| July 29, 1971 | F3 | New Haven County | 0.1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 2 |
| August 21, 1951 | F2 | Litchfield County | 43.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 9 |
| July 12, 1950 | F2 | Middlesex County | 10 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2024 | EF0 | Litchfield County | 2 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 12, 2023 | EF0 | Litchfield County | 0.8 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 13, 2021 | EF0 | New Haven County | 1.9 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 13, 2021 | EF0 | New Haven County | 3.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 21, 2021 | EF0 | Litchfield County | 1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for New Haven County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 215 | September 13, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 114 | August 27, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 98 | September 25, 2026 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 89 | September 28, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 85 | March 3, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 79 | March 16, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 56 | September 13, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 52 | March 17, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 50 | October 16, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 49 | November 1, 2026 |
About Waterbury
- Population: 115,908 (2024 estimate)
- County: New Haven County
- State: Connecticut