Worcester weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Worcester, MA right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Worcester as part of Worcester County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Worcester
61 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Worcester since 1950, killing 97 people and injuring 1,269. The most recent was on September 6, 2025 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Worcester
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 1953 | F4 | Worcester County | 34.9 mi | 900 yd | 94 | 1228 |
| October 3, 1970 | F3 | Worcester County | 35.4 mi | 60 yd | 1 | 0 |
| June 9, 1953 | F3 | Worcester County | 28 mi | 667 yd | 0 | 17 |
| June 22, 1981 | F3 | Worcester County | 7.1 mi | 167 yd | 0 | 3 |
| August 10, 1979 | F2 | Worcester County | 9.7 mi | 30 yd | 2 | 2 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2025 | EF0 | Middlesex County | 2.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 6, 2025 | EF0 | Worcester County | 0.6 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 6, 2025 | EF0 | Worcester County | 0.2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 6, 2025 | EF0 | Worcester County | 0.1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 6, 2025 | EF0 | Worcester County | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Worcester County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 393 | October 16, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 132 | March 5, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 108 | September 28, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 107 | September 25, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 68 | August 3, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 67 | September 26, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 53 | April 22, 2019 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 53 | August 8, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 50 | February 22, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 50 | February 22, 2026 |
About Worcester
- Population: 211,286 (2024 estimate)
- County: Worcester County
- State: Massachusetts