Tornado Alerts Near Bristol, NH 03222

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Bristol

There are currently no tornado warnings, watches, or severe thunderstorm alerts in effect for the Bristol area. This page updates every 60 seconds from the National Weather Service.

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Moderate

Average per year 1 tornados

Peak season month July

Total on record 50 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Bristol

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF1	Moderate damage	1.8 mi × 250 yd	None	23 mi	Jul 16, 2024
EF1	Moderate damage	4.8 mi × 330 yd	None	38 mi	May 16, 2022
EF0	Light damage	1.7 mi × 50 yd	None	33 mi	Aug 22, 2020
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 50 yd	None	26 mi	Aug 22, 2020
EF1	Moderate damage	0.8 mi × 350 yd	None	56 mi	Aug 21, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	31 mi	Jun 18, 2018
EF0	Light damage	9.5 mi × 25 yd	None	38 mi	Jun 18, 2018
EF1	Moderate damage	16.2 mi × 300 yd	None	30 mi	May 4, 2018
EF0	Light damage	20.4 mi × 100 yd	None	46 mi	May 4, 2018
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	47 mi	May 4, 2018
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 100 yd	None	24 mi	Jul 30, 2015
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	24 mi	Jul 24, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 10 yd	None	22 mi	Jul 4, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	1 mi	Jul 17, 2012
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	24 mi	Jun 25, 2012
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 100 yd	None	78 mi	May 29, 2012
EF1	Moderate damage	2.7 mi × 350 yd	None	12 mi	Aug 21, 2011
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 75 yd	None	88 mi	Jul 26, 2011
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 100 yd	None	89 mi	Jul 26, 2011
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	53 mi	Aug 3, 2010
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 40 yd	None	60 mi	Jun 5, 2010
EF1	Moderate damage	2.1 mi × 83 yd	None	75 mi	Jun 5, 2010
EF0	Light damage	2.7 mi × 425 yd	None	48 mi	Jul 16, 2009
EF1	Moderate damage	0.6 mi × 75 yd	None	47 mi	May 9, 2009
EF2	Considerable damage	20 mi × 880 yd	None	33 mi	Jul 24, 2008
EF2	Considerable damage	8.4 mi × 880 yd	None	32 mi	Jul 24, 2008
EF2	Considerable damage	11.9 mi × 880 yd	None	35 mi	Jul 24, 2008
EF2	Considerable damage	5.3 mi × 880 yd	None	38 mi	Jul 24, 2008
EF2	Considerable damage	4.9 mi × 880 yd	1 dead, 2 hurt	41 mi	Jul 24, 2008
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 100 yd	None	90 mi	Jul 18, 2008
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 75 yd	None	91 mi	Jul 18, 2008
EF0	Light damage	7 mi × 40 yd	None	13 mi	Aug 13, 2004
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 100 yd	None	70 mi	Jul 21, 2003
EF2	Considerable damage	0.1 mi × 150 yd	None	57 mi	Jun 5, 2002
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 250 yd	None	68 mi	Aug 13, 1999
EF1	Moderate damage	7 mi × 250 yd	None	27 mi	Aug 13, 1999
EF2	Considerable damage	2 mi × 250 yd	None	37 mi	Jul 6, 1999
EF2	Considerable damage	4.5 mi × 300 yd	None	32 mi	Jul 6, 1999
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 75 yd	None	32 mi	Jul 6, 1999
EF2	Considerable damage	0.5 mi × 85 yd	None	42 mi	May 31, 1998
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	8 mi	Jul 23, 1995
EF1	Moderate damage	1.5 mi × 100 yd	None	76 mi	Aug 6, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	69 mi	Aug 28, 1988
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	29 mi	Aug 7, 1986
EF1	Moderate damage	1.5 mi × 100 yd	None	38 mi	Aug 7, 1986
EF1	Moderate damage	N/A	None	41 mi	Jul 5, 1984
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 100 yd	None	43 mi	May 19, 1982
EF2	Considerable damage	8.7 mi × 40 yd	None	34 mi	Jun 22, 1981
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 100 yd	None	7 mi	Jul 23, 1978
EF1	Moderate damage	N/A	0 dead, 5 hurt	31 mi	Aug 15, 1976

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Bristol over 26 years

50

Total tornados on record

1

Average per year

EF2

Strongest recorded

Jul

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

20

EF1

20

EF2

10

EF3

0

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1976 2024

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF2 ROCKINGHAM, NE Jul 24, 2008

4.9 mi path 1 deaths 2 injured

EF2 CARROLL, NE Jul 24, 2008

20 mi path

EF2 BELKNAP, NE Jul 24, 2008

11.9 mi path

EF2 STRAFFORD, NE Jun 22, 1981

8.7 mi path

EF2 STRAFFORD, NE Jul 24, 2008

8.4 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Bristol sees the most tornado activity in Jul. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

2%

Feb

3%

Mar

7%

Apr

10%

May

18%

Jun

16%

PEAK

Jul

12%

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Bristol

🛡️ Tornado Safety

What to know before, during, and after a tornado

⚠️ Tornado Watch

Meaning: Conditions are favorable for tornado development

Be prepared to take shelter. Stay alert for changing conditions.

🌪️ Tornado Warning

Meaning: A tornado has been spotted or detected on radar

TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY in your nearest safe shelter.

⚠️ Step 1

Tornado Watch — Be Prepared

Conditions are favorable for tornados. Monitor weather alerts, charge your phone, and review your shelter plan. Move vehicles into garages if possible.

🌪️ Step 2

Tornado Warning — Take Cover NOW

A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Move immediately to an interior room on the lowest floor (basement, bathroom, closet). Get under sturdy furniture. Stay away from windows.

🔍 Step 3

After a Tornado

Stay in your shelter until the warning expires. Check for injuries, avoid downed power lines, and watch for gas leaks. Document damage for insurance before cleanup.

Where to Shelter

✓ Best: Underground shelter or basement

✓ Good: Interior room on lowest floor

✓ Acceptable: Bathroom or closet (no exterior walls)

✓ If driving: Pull over, get below road level in a ditch

✗ NEVER: Stay in a mobile home — leave for sturdy building

✗ NEVER: Shelter under a highway overpass

📍 Nearby Tornado Monitoring

Cities near Bristol with live tracking