Bristol storm history
Storm events recorded in Bristol, Massachusetts between 1950 and 2025.
521
Total events
12
Tornadoes
80
Hail
172
Floods
1
Deaths
$43.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Four to six inches of rain fell across Fall River, three of which fell in 45 minutes. Numerous roads and intersections were flooded, stranding many cars. There were 6 high water rescues, that occurred on Davol and Pearce Streets. Water was up to car windshields on Pearce Street. …
Four to eight inches of rain fell across Bristol County resulting in several small streams rising above flood stage, including the Mill River in Taunton, the Canoe River at Norton, the Wading River at Norton, and the Segregansett River at Dighton, all of which set records. Baseme…
Several small streams rose above flood stage in Bristol County, including the Wading River at Norton, the Mill River at Taunton, and the Segregansett River at Dighton. Collections at the Attleboro Arts Museum were damaged by flood waters. River Bank Road in Attleboro and Franklin…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
In Fall River, Brayton Ave at Reeves St was flooded and impassable. A section of Brayton Ave by the bus terminal was heavily flooded.
Lightning Lightning
In Swansea, a garage was on fire due to lightning.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Raynham, wires were down on Goldfinch Dr.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Raynham, a large tree was down on King St. In Raynham, a large tree was down on King St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Dighton, a tree and wires were down on Regional Rd.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
In Fall River, several roads were flooded throughout town.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
In Swansea, the west bound side of Rt 6 had two lanes completely flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Swansea, numerous small branches and limbs were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Fall River, several trees and large branches were down including a tree on a car.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Fall River, a building that was under renovation had a portion of the facade of the building collapse.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Fall River, numerous trees, branches, and power lines were down across the city. At least one car was damaged due to a fallen branch.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Westport, a tree was blocking part of a lane on I-195.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Acushnet, several trees were down including on a few cars.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Acushnet, there were several trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Acushnet, there was a tree down blocking Hamlin St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In New Bedford, there was a tree down blocking Puritan Way.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
In New Bedford, the Fort Taber entrance was flooded and impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
In Fall River, Jefferson St at Quequechan St was flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
In Fall River, Brayton Ave at Pleasant St was flooded and impassable.
Hail Hail
In Acushnet, 1 inch hail fell.
Hail Hail
In Acushnet, 0.75 inch hail fell.
Hail Hail
In New Bedford, 1 inch hail was reported.
Hail Hail
In New Bedford, 0.75 inch hail fell.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
In Fall River, the on-ramp from 24 SB to 195 WB completely flooded over at the lowest part of the ramp. Traffic due to vehicle having to maneuver around flooded part.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
In Fall River, there were multiple flood reports of flooding on Brighton Ave, Plymouth Ave, N Main St, and Herman St.
Hail Hail
In Raynham, quarter sized hail was reported.
Hail Hail
In Raynham, 1.25 inch hail was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Taunton, there were wired down on a car on Berkley St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Rehoboth, there was a tree down on Bliss St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Fall River, there was a large tree blocking the road on Bush St. A tree also fell on a garage and two cars with a hole in the roof of the garage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In North Attleboro, several trees and wires were downed on several streets including Thacher St at Black Oak Dr and Newport Ave near Roy Ave.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Raynham, several trees were downed across town. The northern portion of the town was most impacted. One tree landed on a home on Prospect Hill St. Several trees were downed on Broadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A storm survey indicated a microburst with winds estimated at 100 mph downed and snapped many trees in a wooded area near Seekonk High School and in a school courtyard which caused damage to the roof.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Rehoboth, two trees were downed blocking Locust Ave. A tree was downed blocking Greenwood Dr.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down in a wooded area west of Steber Way in Rehoboth, MA. A number of large hardwood and softwood trees were snapped and uprooted in the woods and in several yards along the path. Otherwise, there was no significant damage to homes. The tornado reached a maximum…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down near Breakneck Hill Road in Lincoln, RI and traveled to the east-northeast. A number of large hardwood trees were uprooted, some of which fell onto homes and other structures in both Lincoln and Cumberland, RI. The tornado reached maximum intensity of aroun…
Lightning Lightning
In Acushnet, a house was hit by lightning causing damage to the home electrical system on Beaver Dam Rd.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
In New Bedford, Washburn St at I-195 was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
In New Bedford, Rt 18 was closed due to flooding.
Flood Flood
In Norton, East Main St at Burt Street was temporarily closed due to flooding.
Flood Flood
Brock Ave was closed due to flooding.
Hail Hail
In Westport quarter sized hail was reported.
Hail Hail
In New Bedford, quarter sized hail was reported.
Flood Flood
In New Bedford at 4:10 AM EST the eastbound lane of State Rd was flooded. In North Attleboro at 4:20 AM EST there was significant flooding on Paine Rd.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 with maximum winds of 75 mph briefly touched down in a rural area of North Attleborough on Ellis Road which caused tree damage south of High Street. The tree damage was limited to the tops of three trees having been twisted off and lofted into nearby pasture. After speaki…
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 0 |
| 2024 | 28 | 2 |
| 2023 | 43 | 2 |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 |
| 2020 | 17 | 0 |
| 2019 | 26 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 | 1 |
| 2017 | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 | 32 | 0 |
| 2015 | 21 | 0 |
| 2014 | 14 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 38 | 0 |
| 2011 | 14 | 0 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 40 | 1 |
| 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 23 | 0 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 | 2 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 2 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |