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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.

June 9, 1953 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Tornado F3 Tornado1 injury, $2.5M damage
May 21, 1996 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind1 death
September 5, 2012 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Flash Flood Flash Flood$1.5M damage
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. …
March 29, 2010 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Flood Flood2 injuries, $23.6M damage
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…
March 14, 2010 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Flood Flood$11.8M damage
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…
September 25, 2025 · Bristol, Massachusetts
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.
July 25, 2025 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Lightning Lightning
In Swansea, a garage was on fire due to lightning.
July 25, 2025 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Raynham, wires were down on Goldfinch Dr.
July 25, 2025 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Raynham, a large tree was down on King St. In Raynham, a large tree was down on King St.
July 25, 2025 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Dighton, a tree and wires were down on Regional Rd.
July 9, 2025 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Flash Flood Flash Flood
In Fall River, several roads were flooded throughout town.
July 8, 2025 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Flash Flood Flash Flood
In Swansea, the west bound side of Rt 6 had two lanes completely flooded.
July 3, 2025 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Swansea, numerous small branches and limbs were blown down.
July 3, 2025 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Fall River, several trees and large branches were down including a tree on a car.
July 3, 2025 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Fall River, a building that was under renovation had a portion of the facade of the building collapse.
July 3, 2025 · Bristol, Massachusetts
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.
July 3, 2025 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Westport, a tree was blocking part of a lane on I-195.
July 3, 2025 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Acushnet, several trees were down including on a few cars.
July 3, 2025 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Acushnet, there were several trees down.
July 3, 2025 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Acushnet, there was a tree down blocking Hamlin St.
July 3, 2025 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In New Bedford, there was a tree down blocking Puritan Way.
August 26, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Flash Flood Flash Flood
In New Bedford, the Fort Taber entrance was flooded and impassable.
August 26, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Flash Flood Flash Flood
In Fall River, Jefferson St at Quequechan St was flooded.
August 26, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Flash Flood Flash Flood
In Fall River, Brayton Ave at Pleasant St was flooded and impassable.
August 26, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Hail Hail
In Acushnet, 1 inch hail fell.
August 26, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Hail Hail
In Acushnet, 0.75 inch hail fell.
August 26, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Hail Hail
In New Bedford, 1 inch hail was reported.
August 26, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Hail Hail
In New Bedford, 0.75 inch hail fell.
August 15, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
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.
August 15, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
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.
August 15, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Hail Hail
In Raynham, quarter sized hail was reported.
August 15, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Hail Hail
In Raynham, 1.25 inch hail was reported.
August 15, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Taunton, there were wired down on a car on Berkley St.
August 15, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Rehoboth, there was a tree down on Bliss St.
August 15, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
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.
June 26, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
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.
June 26, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
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.
June 26, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
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.
June 26, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Rehoboth, two trees were downed blocking Locust Ave. A tree was downed blocking Greenwood Dr.
June 26, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
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…
June 26, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
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…
May 23, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Lightning Lightning
In Acushnet, a house was hit by lightning causing damage to the home electrical system on Beaver Dam Rd.
May 23, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Flash Flood Flash Flood
In New Bedford, Washburn St at I-195 was closed due to flooding.
May 23, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Flash Flood Flash Flood
In New Bedford, Rt 18 was closed due to flooding.
May 23, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Flood Flood
In Norton, East Main St at Burt Street was temporarily closed due to flooding.
May 16, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Flood Flood
Brock Ave was closed due to flooding.
May 8, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Hail Hail
In Westport quarter sized hail was reported.
May 8, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
Hail Hail
In New Bedford, quarter sized hail was reported.
January 10, 2024 · Bristol, Massachusetts
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.
September 13, 2023 · Bristol, Massachusetts
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

YearEventsTornadoes
2025160
2024282
2023432
2022130
2021150
2020170
2019260
2018131
2017170
2016320
2015210
2014140
2013160
2012380
2011140
2010130
200990
2008401
2007110
2006120
200580
200430
200340
200250
200140
2000110
199980
1998230
1997100
199690
199530
199440
198940
198420
198330
198210
198010
197420
197211
197022
196910
196822
196610
195311