Springfield weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Springfield, MA right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Springfield as part of Hampden County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Springfield
57 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Springfield since 1950, killing 7 people and injuring 706. The most recent was on July 18, 2021 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Springfield
| 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 |
| October 3, 1970 | F3 | Worcester County | 35.4 mi | 60 yd | 1 | 0 |
| September 13, 1971 | F3 | Hampshire County | 0.5 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 10, 1954 | F3 | Tolland County | 0.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 2 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2021 | EF0 | Tolland County | 1.9 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 2, 2020 | EF0 | Berkshire County | 8.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 4, 2019 | EF1 | Tolland County | 3.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 23, 2018 | EF1 | Worcester County | 0.8 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 15, 2018 | ? | Litchfield County | 0.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Hampden County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 258 | October 16, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 131 | March 5, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 100 | September 25, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 89 | July 29, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 61 | July 28, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 60 | August 8, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 48 | August 3, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 46 | August 6, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 44 | February 22, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 40 | February 22, 2026 |
About Springfield
- Population: 154,888 (2024 estimate)
- County: Hampden County
- State: Massachusetts