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Tornadoes have been occurring in the area we now call Massachusetts since before settlers were around to record them, so there is no way of knowing. The first known tornado in Massachusetts struck Cambridge on July 8, 1680, killing one person. Another storm that might have been a tornado struck in 1671.
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When was the first tornado recorded in the US?
The first recorded tornado in the US was in Rehoboth, Massachusetts in August of 1671.
Who recorded the first tornado?
The first documented tornado in North America was recorded on July 31, 1643, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This early account was made by John Winthrop, the governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, who described the tornado's path and effects. While there were likely tornadoes before this event, Winthrop's record is one of the earliest written descriptions we have.
When was the last tornado in Massachusetts?
As of May 9, 2013 the last tornado to hit Massachusetts was an EF0 that caused minor damage southeast of Plymouth on July 24, 2012.
Who died in the first tornado in the US?
The first known tornadic death in the US occurred before the US was even founded as a nation. A servant, whose name is unknown, was killed by a tornado near Cambridge, Massachusetts on July 8, 1680.
Where did the first tornado happen in north America?
The first recorded tornado in North America occurred in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on June 1, 1635. This tornado caused significant damage and was documented by early settlers. Tornadoes have since become more common in various regions across the continent, particularly in the central United States, known as "Tornado Alley."
What happened in Worcester Massachusetts on December 26 1952?
A Tornado
Did the first deadly tornado hit in 2011 in Tennessee?
No. Tornadoes have been killing people since long before 2011. The first recorded tornado fatality in North America occurred in Cambridge, Massachusetts on July 8, 1680. The first killer tornado of 2011 was indeed in Tennessee, however. It killed one person near the town of Lynchburg on February 28.
Will Boston get a tornado?
It's entirely possible. Massachusetts does occasionally get tornadoes
What is a city recently had a tornado hit it?
Springfield Massachusetts was recently hit by a tornado (possibly two tornadoes) on June 1, 2011
Is Massachusetts supposed to get a tornado?
Massachusetts has had tornadoes before, and it is inevitable that it will happen again. However, there is no way of knowing where or when the next one will strike.
When dd the tornado in springfield happen?
There was a tornado in Springfield, Massachusetts on June 1, 2011. If there is another event you have in mind please be more specific.
Has Massachusetts had a tornado before June 2011?
Yes, in the years 1950-2010 the National Weather Service recorded 152 tornadoes. The worst was the tornado that struck Worcester, Massachusetts on June 9, 1953, killing 94 people. The tornado was officially rated F4 but may possibly have been an F5.
