NHC HURDAT2 · SPC Tornado Database
Hurricanes and Tornadoes That Hit Randolph, VT
Every tropical system within 75 miles since 1851 and every tornado within 25 miles since 1950.
Data: NOAA NHC HURDAT2 and NOAA SPC tornado and hail reports, through 2025 · Updated
15 tropical systems have passed within 75 miles of Randolph, Vermont since 1851, 2 of them at hurricane strength; the most recent was Isaias in 2020. Since 1950, 3 tornadoes have touched down within 25 miles, 0 of them rated EF3 or stronger.
- Hurricanes
- 2
- Tropical storms
- 13
- Tornadoes
- 3
- EF3 or stronger
- 0
within 75 mi, since 1851
below hurricane strength
within 25 mi, since 1950
no recorded deaths
What the records show for Randolph
The strongest storm to pass near Randolph was Carol in 1954, a Category 1 hurricane with 84 mph winds when its centre passed 69 miles away. The closest pass by a hurricane was Gloria in 1985, whose centre came within 64 miles. The record near Randolph begins with an unnamed storm in 1866; the most recent system was Isaias in 2020, a tropical storm 21 miles away. The busiest decade was the 1890s, with 3 systems. Of the 15 systems, 2 have come since 2000. Randolph has more hurricanes within 75 miles than 64% of the 75 Vermont cities on this site. The highest rating among the 3 tornadoes within 25 miles is EF1, reached 2 times; the most recent, on March 26, 2021, came within 24 miles. Of the 75 Vermont cities, 96% have more tornadoes within 25 miles than Randolph. Hail has been reported within 10 miles 16 times since 1980, with stones up to 2 inches (hen egg size). Of the 75 Vermont cities, 92% have more hail reports within 10 miles than Randolph.
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Tropical storms and hurricanes near Randolph
| Year | Storm | Closest | Strength when closest | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | IsaiasAug 5 | 21 mi | Tropical storm (52 mph) | Category 1 |
| 2011 | IreneAug 28 | 19 mi | Tropical storm (53 mph) | Category 3 |
| 1985 | GloriaSep 27 | 64 mi | Category 1 (74 mph) | Category 4 |
| 1979 | DavidSep 6 | 11 mi | Tropical storm (48 mph) | Category 5 |
| 1971 | DoriaAug 28 | 43 mi | Tropical storm (52 mph) | Tropical storm |
| 1968 | Unnamed 1968 stormSep 11 | 17 mi | Tropical storm (52 mph) | Tropical storm |
| 1954 | CarolAug 31 | 69 mi | Category 1 (84 mph) | Category 3 |
| 1949 | Unnamed 1949 stormAug 29 | 14 mi | Tropical storm (52 mph) | Category 4 |
| 1938 | Unnamed 1938 stormSep 22 | 32 mi | Tropical storm (66 mph) | Category 5 |
| 1929 | Unnamed 1929 stormOct 3 | 35 mi | Tropical storm (56 mph) | Category 4 |
| 1923 | Unnamed 1923 stormOct 19 | 52 mi | Tropical storm (43 mph) | Tropical storm |
| 1899 | Unnamed 1899 stormNov 1 | 42 mi | Tropical storm (52 mph) | Category 2 |
| 1893 | Unnamed 1893 stormAug 29 | 55 mi | Tropical storm (60 mph) | Category 3 |
| 1893 | Unnamed 1893 stormAug 24 | 20 mi | Tropical storm (67 mph) | Category 3 |
| 1866 | Unnamed 1866 stormOct 30 | 24 mi | Tropical storm (47 mph) | Tropical storm |
Strength is the sustained wind on the track at the closest point, which is not the wind felt in Randolph: a hurricane's worst winds sit within a few dozen miles of its centre, and inland cities are usually past that.
Tornadoes within 25 miles of Randolph
By decade
- 2020s1
- 2000s2
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Killed / injured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2021 | EF1 | 24 mi | 0.65 mi | 0 / 2 |
| May 9, 2009 | EF1 | 16 mi | 0.55 mi | 0 / 0 |
| Jul 16, 2009 | EF0 | 11 mi | 2.71 mi | 0 / 0 |
The strongest 3 of 3, by rating and then by deaths. Ratings before February 2007 are on the original Fujita scale.
Hail in Randolph
The Storm Prediction Center has 16 hail reports within 10 miles of Randolph since 1980, made on 12 separate days. Of these, 12 were 1 inch across or larger, and one reached 2 inches. The largest, 2 inches (hen egg size), fell on July 21, 2010. The most recent report is from September 11, 2013. July has the most reports, 9.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather reports, data through 2025.
Weather by month in Randolph
The nearest NOAA station with 1991–2020 climate normals is Rochester, VT, 10 miles southwest of Randolph at 830 feet. July is the warmest, with an average high of 79°F and low of 55°F; January is the coolest, at 29°F and 9°F. June is the wettest at 5.2 inches of precipitation on average and February the driest at 2.8 inches; the year adds up to 48.9 inches over 92 days with at least a tenth of an inch. June to November, the hurricane season months, bring 56% of the year's precipitation (27.4 of 48.9 inches); the other six months are drier. August has brought the most of the 15 tropical systems that passed within 75 miles (7); a normal August there has highs of 78°F and 4.5 inches of precipitation. Highs reach 90°F on about 3 days a year, almost all from July. Lows fall below freezing on about 177 nights a year. Snowfall averages 75.5 inches a year, most of it in January. That 48.9 inches is more than at 29 of the 33 Vermont stations used on this site (88%). South Royalton, 12 miles southeast, has its own station (Woodstock, VT): 42.6 inches a year, 6.3 less than here, and a July average high of 82°F against 79°F.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in | Days ≥ 0.1" | Snow in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 9 | 3.5 | 6 | 18.4 |
| Feb | 32 | 9 | 2.8 | 6 | 17.4 |
| Mar | 41 | 17 | 3.4 | 7 | 15.5 |
| Apr | 54 | 30 | 3.8 | 8 | 3.6 |
| May | 67 | 41 | 3.9 | 9 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 75 | 50 | 5.2 | 10 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 79 | 55 | 5.1 | 9 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 78 | 54 | 4.5 | 7 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 72 | 47 | 3.9 | 7 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 59 | 36 | 5.0 | 8 | 0.5 |
| Nov | 46 | 27 | 3.7 | 6 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 35 | 16 | 4.1 | 8 | 17.3 |
| Year | 56 | 32 | 48.9 | 92 | 75.5 |
Averages for 1991–2020 at Rochester, VT (830 ft), from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals. Normals describe the station; the farther a place is from it, and the bigger the difference in height, the more its weather can differ.
Floods, thunderstorm wind and lightning near Randolph
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged 83 flood, rain, thunderstorm wind and lightning events that began within 10 miles of Randolph: 66 thunderstorm wind reports, 11 flash floods, 5 floods and 1 lightning strike. They killed 0 people and injured 1, and the NWS estimated $48.7 million in property and crop damage. The strongest thunderstorm gust on record here was 86 mph, on July 21, 2010. July has had the most flash floods, 10 of 11. Of the 74 Vermont cities on this site with a flash flood on record, 28 have had fewer than Randolph.
June 22, 1997: thunderstorm wind 4 miles from the centre of Randolph — 1 injured, $15,000 damage.
August 28, 2011: flash flood 2 miles from the centre of Randolph — $34.0 million damage.
NWS: “Severe flash flooding occurred across portions of Orange county, especially southern and western sections along the foothills of the Green Mountains.”
July 10, 2023: flash flood 7 miles from the centre of Randolph — $10.0 million damage.
NWS: “Training showers and thunderstorms with heavy to torrential rainfall affected this area from the early morning to early afternoon hours on July 10, 2023. Observations and radar estimates show 3 to 6 inches of rain occurred, with localized amount to 7-8 inches.”
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, events whose starting point is on record, 1996 to June 30, 2026. Damage is the NWS estimate in the dollars of the year, not insured losses, and NWS notes that some reports are unverified.
Flood insurance claims, disaster declarations and FEMA risk ratings
Orange County, which includes Randolph, has been named in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1973, 29 of them major disasters (by incident: 17 severe storms, 11 floods, 3 hurricanes, 2 biological emergencies). The latest major disaster declaration was Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides, on August 20, 2024. FEMA's National Risk Index gives Orange County a Very Low rating for natural hazard risk overall; by hazard: Relatively Moderate for lightning; Relatively Low for hurricanes, inland flooding and strong wind; Very Low for tornadoes, hail and heat waves. It models the county's expected loss from all 18 hazards it covers at $11.2 million a year, the 10th highest of 14 Vermont counties; of the hazards above, the largest share, $8.6 million (76%), is from inland flooding.
Claims: FEMA, OpenFEMA Dataset FIMA NFIP Redacted Claims – v3, summed over ZIP codes; payments in the dollars of each year, not adjusted for inflation. Declarations: Disaster Declarations Summaries – v2, by county. Retrieved October 25, 2026. This product uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency's OpenFEMA API, but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from the Agency's website(s).
Risk ratings: FEMA, National Risk Index county table, December 2025 (v1.20), retrieved October 26, 2026; ratings compare counties nationwide, are meant for planning and are no substitute for a local risk assessment. This product uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Risk Index dataset API or downloadable datasets but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from the Agency's website(s).
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Cities near Randolph
- Bethel, VT10 mi
- South Royalton, VT12 mi
- Williamstown, VT12 mi
- Northfield, VT13 mi
- Waitsfield, VT18 mi
- Barre, VT19 mi
- Montpelier, VT22 mi
- Bristol, VT23 mi
- Pittsford, VT23 mi
- Woodstock, VT23 mi
- Brandon, VT24 mi
- Norwich, VT24 mi
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