2011 Springfield tornado

EF3 tornado in Massachusetts, U.S. May 2025 March 2012 June 1, 2011, 4:17 p.m. EDT (UTC–04:00) 1 hour, 10 minutes June 1, 2011, 5:27 p.m. EDT (UTC–04:00) Springfield, MA Tornado 2011, June 1 cropped.jpg The tornado as it entered the South End neighborhood of Springfield. 160 mph km/h on 880 yd mi km 37.58 mi km EF3 200 2011 $227.6 million (2011 USD)EF3 tornado on Jun. 01, 2011 15:17 PM EDT, DailyRecord Hampden and Worcester Counties in Massachusetts 3 (+1 indirect) Tornadoes of 2011 On the afternoon of June 1, 2011, an unusually long-tracked and powerful tornado caused significant damage in Hampden and Worcester Counties in Western and Central Massachusetts, including the city of Springfield, resulting in three fatalities (plus one indirect fatality), at least 200 injuries, and over 500 families being left homeless.http://www.wggb.com/story/14943481/helping-homeless-tornado-victims WGGB abc40/FOX 6: News, Weather, Sports: Springfield, MA – Home Wggb.com June 20, 2011 March 27, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111002155822/http://www.wggb.com/story/14943481/helping-homeless-tornado-victims October 2, 2011 Parsons Christi http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/2011_0611gov_patrick_requests_federal_disaster_aid_for_tornadoes/ Gov. Deval Patrick requests federal disaster aid for tornadoes BostonHerald.com June 11, 2011 March 27, 2012Four fatalities confirmed as tornadoes rip through Mass. Boston Globe June 1, 2011 June 1, 2011 Finucane Martin http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2011/06/thunderstorms_r_1.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121011144541/https://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2011/06/thunderstorms_r_1.html October 11, 2012http://www.tornadohistoryproject.com/tornado/20110601.25.1 Tornado History Project: 20110601.25.1 June 13, 2020 May 4, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200504194835/http://www.tornadohistoryproject.com/tornado/20110601.25.1 usurped The tornado, which was part of a severe weather event that occurred in portions of New England that day, received a final rating of EF3 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with peak winds being estimated at 160 mph km/h on. Meteorological synopsis On May 30, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) noted the possibility of a severe weather event in the Northeastern United States in their outlook. A storm system was forecast to draw warm, moist air (with dew points over 60 F C) from the south, ahead of a driving cold front. In light of this, the SPC issued a slight risk for severe thunderstorms across the area.Greg L. Dial Storm Prediction Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration May 30, 2011 June 3, 2011 May 30, 2011 0730 UTC Day 3 Severe Thunderstorm Outlook http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2011/day3otlk_20110530_0730.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110614031808/http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2011/day3otlk_20110530_0730.html June 14, 2011 live As an upper-level trough moved over the Great Lakes, further moisture and warmth increased atmospheric instability in the area, raising the threat of a squall line or supercell thunderstorms.Greg L. Dial Storm Prediction Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration May 31, 2011 June 3, 2011 May 31, 2011 0600 UTC Day 2 Convective Outlook http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2011/day2otlk_20110531_0600.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110614031450/http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2011/day2otlk_20110531_0600.html June 14, 2011 live By June 1, the storm system moved over Ontario and Quebec, with a cold front trailing behind it over northern New England. CAPE values exceeded 4,000 J/kg, indicating an extreme amount of instability in the atmosphere, conducive to strong thunderstorms. Additionally, a strong upper-level jet stream brought significant wind shear, which, in combination with the atmospheric instability, indicated a significant severe weather threat, with the main effects expected to result from downburst winds and large hail, but with tornadoes possible.Ryan E. Jewell Melissa M. Hurlbut Storm Prediction Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration June 1, 2011 June 3, 2011 Jun 1, 2011 0600 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2011/day1otlk_20110601_1200.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110614032101/http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2011/day1otlk_20110601_1200.html June 14, 2011 live An EML, which emerged over Arizona on May 28, was also present and created abnormally steep lapse rates in the mid-levels of the atmosphere, further increasing instability.NOAA a multiscale analysis of the 1 june 2011 northeast us severe weather outbreak http://www.ejssm.org/ojs/index.php/ejssm/article/view/105 thumb|left|Reflectivity radar loop of the supercell thunderstorm that produced the Springfield tornado Between 8:18 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. (EDT), severe storms producing 1 in cm on hail developed over portions of New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine; however, little if any impact resulted from these storms.Storm Prediction Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration June 3, 2011 June 3, 2011 SPC Storm Reports for June 1, 2011 http://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/110601_rpts.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110614031245/http://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/110601_rpts.html June 14, 2011 live At 10:05 a.m., the SPC issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the entire state of Vermont, much of northern New York, northeastern Pennsylvania and parts of western Massachusetts and Connecticut.John A. Hart Storm Prediction Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration June 1, 2011 June 3, 2011 Severe Thunderstorm Watch 410 http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0410.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110614031625/http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0410.html June 14, 2011 live By this time, a broken line of severe storms had developed over parts of western New York and northern Pennsylvania.Richard L. Thompson Johnathan M. Garner Storm Prediction Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration June 1, 2011 June 3, 2011 Jun 1, 2011 1300 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2011/day1otlk_20110601_1300.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110614031636/http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2011/day1otlk_20110601_1300.html June 14, 2011 live With the storms gradually developing throughout the day and an increasing threat of tornadoes, a tornado watch was issued at 1:00 p.m. for much of New England, southern New York, eastern Pennsylvania and most of New Jersey.John A. Hart Storm Prediction Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration June 1, 2011 June 3, 2011 Tornado Watch 411 http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0411.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110614031947/http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0411.html June 14, 2011 live Around 2:00 p.m., severe storms with damaging hail, measured up to 2.75 in cm on, and winds around 60 mph km/h on developed in eastern New York. These storms gradually tracked east-southeastward into Vermont and later New Hampshire. One particular supercell produced very large 3.25 in cm on diameter hail at Shaftsbury, Vermont after producing a funnel cloud and baseball sized hail across the border in New York State. At 2:43 p.m., the first of several tornado warnings in the area was issued for southern Coos County, New Hampshire.http://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/#2011-O-NEW-KGYX-TO-W-0001 Severe Weather Statement: Tornado Warning June 1, 2011 June 3, 2011 National Weather Service Office in Gray, Maine Iowa Environmental Mesonet National Weather Service https://web.archive.org/web/20110511111432/http://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/ May 11, 2011 live Between 3:00 and 3:30 p.m., severe storms developed over western Massachusetts and prompted a tornado warning to be issued at 3:28 p.m. for parts of Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Counties.http://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/#2011-O-NEW-KBOX-TO-W-0002 Severe Weather Statement: Tornado Warning June 1, 2011 June 3, 2011 National Weather Service Office in Boston, Massachusetts Iowa Environmental Mesonet National Weather Service https://web.archive.org/web/20110511111432/http://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/ May 11, 2011 live About an hour later, another warning was issued for Springfield, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas. Within minutes, a touchdown was confirmed near Springfield by local law enforcement and amateur radio operators.http://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/#2011-O-NEW-KBOX-TO-W-0004 Severe Weather Statement: Tornado Warning June 1, 2011 June 5, 2011 National Weather Service Office in Boston, Massachusetts Iowa Environmental Mesonet National Weather Service https://web.archive.org/web/20110511111432/http://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/ May 11, 2011 live Tornado summary Westfield The tornado first touched down at 4:17 p.m. EDT (20:17 UTC) in the Munger Hill section of Westfield, near Birch Bluffs Drive.Robert M. Thompson Jr. David R. Manning Joseph Dellicarpini Alan E. Dunham Matthew L. Doody Eleanor Vallier-Talbot Tracy L. Mccormick National Weather Service office in Boston, Massachusetts National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration June 3, 2011 June 5, 2011 Three Tornadoes Confirmed on June 1, 2011 in Massachusetts http://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site%3DNWS%26format%3DCI%26version%3D1%26glossary%3D0%26highlight%3Doff%26issuedby%3DBOX%26product%3DPNS https://web.archive.org/web/20110607182836/http://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0&highlight=off&issuedby=BOX&product=PNS dead June 7, 2011 Within Westfield, a total of 257 homes suffered damage, mostly ranging from broken windows to roof damage. However, 3 homes suffered extensive damage, including a house on Shaker Road which was ultimately condemned due to a tree piercing through the roof. Damage to homes and other structures was reported on Birch Bluffs Drive, Shaker Road, Falley Drive, Steiger Drive, Mallard Lane, Cardinal Lane, Glenwood Drive, Pontoosic Road, and Knollwood Drive.https://www.masslive.com/news/2014/05/westfield_tries_to_forget_the.html Westfield tries to forget the destruction but remembers lessons learned from 2011 tornado LaBorde Ted May 30, 2014 November 3, 2024 MassLive The tornado moderately damaged Munger Hill Elementary School, with two classrooms nearly destroyed and debris scattered throughout the school. The tornado removed a 20-foot section of roofing from the school and moved it several hundred feet away, dumping it in a swimming pool at a nearby home on Cardinal Lane. Only a handful of people were inside the school when the tornado struck, as pupils had already been dismissed for the day. Significant damage to trees and power lines occurred throughout Westfield.https://www.cityofwestfield.org/313/Emergencies-in-Westfield Emergencies in Westfield - Severe Weather November 3, 2024 City of Westfield No fatalities or serious injuries occurred in Westfield as a result of the tornado; initial reports by state officials erroneously stated that two deaths occurred in Westfield.https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/06/westfield_gets_lucky_after_tor.html Westfield gets 'lucky' after tornado touches down and causes less damage to Whip City than elsewhere in county LaBorde Ted June 10, 2011 November 3, 2024 MassLive Agawam The tornado briefly passed through the heavily forested northern section of Agawam, moving through Ridgeview Park and Robinson State Park.https://www.masslive.com/weather/2020/06/9-years-ago-today-a-june-1-tornado-swept-through-western-massachusetts-killing-3-people-and-injuring-hundreds-more.html 9 years ago today, a June 1 tornado swept through Western Massachusetts, killing 3 people and injuring hundreds more Cote Jackson June 1, 2020 November 4, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240708220858/https://www.masslive.com/weather/2020/06/9-years-ago-today-a-june-1-tornado-swept-through-western-massachusetts-killing-3-people-and-injuring-hundreds-more.html July 8, 2024 MassLive There were 25 acres (10 hectares) of damage at Robinson State Park, including damage to trees, roads, trails, day-use areas, and power lines.https://www.telegram.com/story/news/local/east-valley/2011/07/26/tornado-damage-cleaned-up-park/49954637007/ Tornado damage cleaned up; park reopens in Agawam Miner Bradford L. July 26, 2011 November 4, 2024 Telegram & Gazette Multiple homes were damaged in Feeding Hills and North Agawam, although damage was relatively minor and no homes were destroyed.https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/06/lightening_strike_power_outtag.html Lightning strike, power outage top tornado woes in Agawam Constantine Sandra June 2, 2011 November 4, 2024 MassLive On River Street in North Agawam, power lines and telephone poles were torn down or twisted by the tornado. There were no tornado-related injuries or fatalities in Agawam, although an 18-year-old high school student was struck by lightning during the storm. West Springfield thumb|right|Debris from buildings in West Springfield The tornado rapidly intensified as it moved into the city of West Springfield, causing extensive damage to industrial buildings and tearing off roofs and the upper floors of three-story apartment complexes. Additionally, a few homes collapsed due to the severity of structural damage. Throughout West Springfield, 88 buildings were destroyed and two people were killed.Aaron Nicodemus John J. Monahan June 3, 2011 Damage assessment http://www.telegram.com/article/20110603/NEWS/106039811/-1/NEWS06 live https://web.archive.org/web/20110606044753/http://www.telegram.com/article/20110603/NEWS/106039811/-1/NEWS06 June 6, 2011 June 5, 2011 Worcester Telegram & Gazette mdy One woman, 39-year-old Angelica Guererro, was killed on Union Street when her triple decker home collapsed on top of her. She was protecting her 15-year-old daughter by climbing on top of her and shielding her from debris while they both took cover in a bathtub.Eric Moskowitz Jenna Russell The Boston Globe June 3, 2011 June 5, 2011 With storm raging, a mother makes the ultimate sacrifice http://archive.boston.com/news/weather/articles/2011/06/03/mother_gives_up_life_to_save_her_daughter_during_tornado/ https://web.archive.org/web/20110603111417/http://www.boston.com/news/weather/articles/2011/06/03/mother_gives_up_life_to_save_her_daughter_during_tornado/ live June 3, 2011 https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/noprimarytagmatch/2011/06/09/mother-killed-by-tornado-hailed-as-hero/ Mother killed by tornado hailed as 'hero' Andersen Travis June 9, 2011 November 5, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20220819030358/https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/noprimarytagmatch/2011/06/09/mother-killed-by-tornado-hailed-as-hero/ August 19, 2022 live Boston.com Her daughter survived with serious injuries, along with her 46-year-old husband, who was critically injured by their home collapsing.https://www.masslive.com/news/2016/06/sisters_remember_west_springfi.html Daughters remember West Springfield mother who gave her life in 2011 tornado Barry Stephanie June 3, 2016 November 5, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240502044033/https://www.masslive.com/news/2016/06/sisters_remember_west_springfi.html May 2, 2024 MassLive https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/07/family_of_angelica_f_guerrero.html Family of West Springfield tornado victim Angelica Guerrero on verge of getting long-term housing Kinney Jim July 22, 2011 November 5, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20220523165516/https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/07/family_of_angelica_f_guerrero.html May 23, 2022 MassLive Another fatality took place on Main Street when a 5 foot (1.5 m) wide oak tree fell on a vehicle, killing the driver, 23-year old Sergey Livchin.Jessica Heslam Boston Herald June 2, 2011 June 5, 2011 Brother's tornado death rocks West Springfield family http://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/2011_0602brothers_tornado_death_rocks_west_springfield_family/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110607021502/http://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/2011_0602brothers_tornado_death_rocks_west_springfield_family June 7, 2011 mdy https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/06/west_springfield_tornado_victim_sergey_livchin_was.html West Springfield tornado victim Sergey Livchin was fun-loving young man, sister says Constantine Sandra June 8, 2011 November 4, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20220603020824/https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/06/west_springfield_tornado_victim_sergey_livchin_was.html June 3, 2022 MassLive The tornado then moved east, crossing the Connecticut River and entering Springfield. Springfield thumb|right|Homes suffering varying degrees of damage Upon entering Springfield, the tornado crossed over the Memorial Bridge, with a significant amount of vehicular traffic on the bridge. The tornado tipped a tractor-trailer onto its side, blocking the two eastbound lanes. There were no injuries or fatalities on the bridge, and none of the other vehicles were overturned.https://www.enr.com/blogs/18-crossing-that-bridge-when-we-come-to-it/post/13653-springfield-tornado-crossing-memorial-bridge Springfield Tornado Crossing Memorial Bridge June 3, 2011 November 5, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20211204113437/https://www.enr.com/blogs/18-crossing-that-bridge-when-we-come-to-it/post/13653-springfield-tornado-crossing-memorial-bridge December 4, 2021 Engineering News Record Video of the tornado crossing the river was broadcast live on multiple news stations, as cameras on top of the nearby Monarch Place skyscraper recorded the tornado as it crossed the river and entered the city from West Springfield.https://www.patriotledger.com/story/news/2011/06/02/video-tornado-hits-springfield-4/40286035007/ VIDEO: Tornado hits Springfield; 4 deaths reported June 2, 2011 November 5, 2024 The Patriot Ledger Footage of the tornado crossing the bridge was widely circulated in the days following the storm.https://www.masslive.com/business-news/2012/02/organizers_of_rebuild_springfield_say_th.html Organizers of Rebuild Springfield say the future is bright for tornado recovery Molnar David February 10, 2012 November 7, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20201021224203/https://www.masslive.com/business-news/2012/02/organizers_of_rebuild_springfield_say_th.html October 21, 2020 MassLive The tornado caused extensive damage throughout Springfield, destroying over 500 buildings.Tornado that struck Springfield needn't wreck its finances, too http://archive.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/editorials/articles/2011/06/22/tornado_that_struck_springfield_neednt_wreck_its_finances_too/ The Boston Globe According to the Springfield Fire Department, several injuries were caused by cars being overturned by the tornado in multiple different occurrences throughout Springfield.https://www.minnpost.com/christian-science-monitor/2011/06/tornado-hits-springfield-mass/ Tornado hits Springfield, Mass. June 2, 2011 November 3, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20220522103853/https://www.minnpost.com/christian-science-monitor/2011/06/tornado-hits-springfield-mass/ May 22, 2022 MinnPost Metro Center After crossing the Connecticut River and the Memorial Bridge, the tornado moved into Metro Center, the most urban neighborhood in Springfield. The tornado caused extensive damage to Springfield's Connecticut River Walk Park, destroying much of the park's formerly lush tree canopy and large sections of its wrought-iron fences.http://community.railstotrails.org/blogs/trailblog/archive/2011/06/03/tornado-damages-springfield-riverwalk-in-massachusetts.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20110611080404/http://community.railstotrails.org/blogs/trailblog/archive/2011/06/03/tornado-damages-springfield-riverwalk-in-massachusetts.aspx dead June 11, 2011 Tornado Damages Connecticut River Walk in Springfield, Mass. – RTC TrailBlog – Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Community.railstotrails.org March 27, 2012 Some 200-year-old heritage trees in Court Square were uprooted and scattered throughout the area. Damage to buildings in Metro Center was relatively minor, especially compared to the neighboring South End.Rebuild Springfield - District One: Metro Center And South End https://www.springfield-ma.gov/cos/fileadmin/tornado/rebuild_springfield/2_D1_FINAL_-_Reduced.pdf City of Springfield 7 November 7, 2024 February 2012 A Hampden County assistant district attorney was seriously injured when she was struck by flying debris while she walked from the Hampden District Attorney office to her car. Multiple people narrowly avoided injury as the tornado sent broken glass flying from windows at the Hampden District Attorney office.https://www.telegram.com/story/news/state/2011/06/02/waking-to-destruction/50013199007/ Waking to destruction June 2, 2011 November 4, 2024 Telegram & Gazette South End Several commercial brick buildings in Springfield's South End sustained extensive damage – large portions of their roofs were torn off and numerous ornate brick facades were completely destroyed.http://www.gazettenet.com/2011/06/02/governor-patrick-sen-kerry-survey-destruction-in-western-massachusetts Governor Patrick, Sen. Kerry survey destruction in western Massachusetts GazetteNET March 27, 2012 At the intersection of Main Street and Union Street, the mixed use Mills-Hale-Owen blocks were extensively damaged, with the top floor of one of the buildings partially collapsing.http://www.masslive.com/business-news/index.ssf/2012/06/tornado_victims_sue_city_of_springfield.html Barry Stephanie Tornado victims sue city of Springfield for premature demolition November 7, 2024 4 June 2012 MassLive https://www.massbar.org/publications/lawyers-journal/lawyers-journal-article/lawyers-journal-2011-july/picking-up-the-pieces Picking up the pieces Archambeault Bill July 2011 Massachusetts Bar Association https://web.archive.org/web/20240714012219/https://www.massbar.org/publications/lawyers-journal/lawyers-journal-article/lawyers-journal-2011-july/picking-up-the-pieces July 14, 2024 November 7, 2024 The multistory buildings were demolished one day after the tornado struck.https://www.courthousenews.com/tornado-survivors-say-city-sacked-their-home/ Tornado Survivors Say City Sacked Their Home Scott Lucille June 5, 2012 Courthouse News Service https://web.archive.org/web/20211128212434/https://www.courthousenews.com/tornado-survivors-say-city-sacked-their-home/ November 28, 2021 November 7, 2024 A daycare on Main Street was directly in the tornado's path; none of the children were injured but one employee suffered minor injuries.https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/06/children_at_square_one_daycare.html Children at Square One daycare center unscathed after tornado hits downtown Springfield Graham George June 7, 2011 MassLive https://web.archive.org/web/20231204195939/https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/06/children_at_square_one_daycare.html December 4, 2023 November 7, 2024 The South End Community Center (located in the Howard Street Armory) sustained extensive damage; a large section of the roof was torn off by the tornado.https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/massachusetts-tornado/20/ Massachusetts tornado June 2, 2011 CBS News https://web.archive.org/web/20201028165457/https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/massachusetts-tornado/ October 28, 2020 November 7, 2024Rebuild Springfield - District One: Metro Center And South End https://www.springfield-ma.gov/cos/fileadmin/tornado/rebuild_springfield/2_D1_FINAL_-_Reduced.pdf City of Springfield 7, 58 November 7, 2024 February 2012 Thirty-five children were taking shelter inside the community center when the tornado struck, although there were no injuries among the children.https://www.wwlp.com/news/a-look-back-the-south-end-community-center/ A look back: The South End Community Center October 26, 2017 WWLP https://web.archive.org/web/20201126231855/https://www.wwlp.com/news/a-look-back-the-south-end-community-center/ November 26, 2020 November 7, 2024 Severe structural damage to apartments and townhouses took place near Mulberry Street. Union Car Wash on Union Street was directly hit by the tornado; windows were broken and three garage bay doors were removed by the tornado.https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/06/security_camera_captures_sprin.html Security camera captures Springfield tornado footage; Union Car Wash owner David DelVecchio recounts his storm story June 9, 2011 Deburro Joe MassLive November 5, 2024 Dozens of cars in the parking lot were badly damaged by flying debris. In Auburn, roughly 39 mi km on from Springfield, an advertising sign from the car wash was found. Six Corners Moving out of the South End, the tornado continued east into Six Corners, a residential urban neighborhood. Numerous houses and other structures in six corners suffered extensive damage as a result of the tornado.https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2012/06/01/a-year-after-deadly-tornado-springfield-neighborhood-still-reels/ A year after deadly tornado, Springfield neighborhood still reels Roberts Rachel Varney Julie McCarron Matt Carroll Matt June 1, 2012 November 4, 2024 Boston.com The Elias Brookings School, an elementary school in Six Corners, was severely damaged as a result of the tornado.https://www.wamc.org/news/2021-10-06/former-school-damaged-by-tornado-gets-historic-designation The former Elias Brookings school is being converted to apartments Tuthill Paul October 6, 2021 November 5, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240221072230/https://www.wamc.org/news/2021-10-06/former-school-damaged-by-tornado-gets-historic-designation February 21, 2024 WAMC The school was not demolished as a result of the damage; it sat derelict and vacant until a private developer eventually purchased it from the city in June 2018, with the intention of renovating the building and converting it into affordable housing,https://neal.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2548 Former school damaged by 2011 tornado is now an apartment building June 1, 2022 November 4, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240918195206/https://neal.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2548 September 18, 2024 Office of Congressman Richard Neal which was completed in 2022. Springfield College After moving through Six Corners, the tornado passed through Springfield College, moving through the southern section of the campus.https://springfield.edu/about/history Springfield College History November 4, 2024 Springfield College Numerous 150-year old maple and oak trees were uprooted or snapped in half by the tornado.https://scstudentmedia.com/picking-up-the-pieces-recovering-from-the-june-1-springfield-mass-tornado/ Picking up the Pieces: Recovering from the June 1, Springfield, Mass. tornado Guerard Gabby September 19, 2011 November 4, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20210517231144/https://scstudentmedia.com/picking-up-the-pieces-recovering-from-the-june-1-springfield-mass-tornado/ May 17, 2021 The Springfield Student International Hall, a 9-story dormitory housing approximately 300 students, was struck directly by the tornado.https://springfield.edu/student-life/housing-and-residence-life/international-hall International Hall November 4, 2024 Springfield College The metal façade was severely damaged, with large pieces torn off of the building. Almost all of the windows on the tower were blown out by flying debris or the tornado's powerful winds. Three of the university's ten residence halls suffered severe roof damage (International Hall, Massasoit Hall & Reed Hall), necessitating extensive repairs over the summer, in time for the start of the fall 2011 semester. There were no injuries or fatalities at Springfield College. East Forest Park thumb|right|A man and woman sitting among debris in the Forest Park neighborhood of Springfield The East Forest Park neighborhood was hit especially hard by the tornado. Homes were destroyed (some were lifted off their foundations), cars were overturned, and access to and from the neighborhood was blocked for days due to downed trees and power lines.https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/springfield-10-years-since-a-deadly-ef-3-tornado-tore-through-east-forest-park/ Springfield: 10 years since a deadly EF-3 tornado tore through East Forest Park Knight Taylor June 1, 2021 WWLP https://web.archive.org/web/20240616202133/https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/springfield-10-years-since-a-deadly-ef-3-tornado-tore-through-east-forest-park/ June 16, 2024 November 4, 2024https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/06/one_day_after_the_tornado_resi.html One day after the tornado, residents of Springfield's East Forest Park size up damage, lament being cut off from rest of city Johnson Patrick June 3, 2011 MassLive November 4, 2024 Cathedral High School was directly in the tornado's path; it sustained extensive structural damage and was demolished in 2014.http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2014/06/springfeilds_cathedral_high_sc.html Springfield's Cathedral High School future settled 3 years after tornado June 2014 MassLive July 2, 2014http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2015/01/several_days_of_news_on_the_future_of_cathedral_follow_the_latest.html Cathedral High School: A review of the latest stories on future of Springfield school January 31, 2015 MassLive March 6, 2016https://www.espn.co.uk/story/_/id/7998107/tornado-effects-felt-cathedral-high-springfield Tornado effects still felt at Cathedral McGuirk John June 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20240204194052/https://www.espn.co.uk/story/_/id/7998107/tornado-effects-felt-cathedral-high-springfield February 4, 2024 ESPN November 4, 2024https://www.masslive.com/news/2015/02/post_579.html Cathedral High School timeline: From tornado to timetable for rebuilding Robbins Carolyn February 26, 2015 MassLive November 4, 2024 There were no injuries at the school; students were dismissed early due to the threat of severe weather. The few students and teachers still inside when the tornado struck escaped injury by taking shelter under desks, in closets, and behind bleachers.https://www.telegram.com/story/news/local/north/2011/09/06/battered-springfield-school-tries-to/49912984007/ Battered Springfield school tries to rebound from tornado Reitz Stephanie September 6, 2011 Telegram & Gazette November 4, 2024 Debris from Cathedral High School was found roughly 43 mi km east, in Millbury. Pennsylvania Avenue was hit especially hard by the tornado, with multiple homes being destroyed when the tornado passed through.https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/residents-picking-up-the-pieces-after-tornado/1885860/ Woman Dodges Flying Door, Tornado Saperstone Jeff June 3, 2011 NBC Connecticut November 5, 2024 Cathedral High School was not rebuilt, and it was merged in 2015 with Holyoke Catholic High School into the new Pope Francis High School. Sixteen Acres Springfield's Sixteen Acres, a suburban neighborhood, was severely damaged by the tornado.Mark M. Murray http://photos.masslive.com/republican/2011/06/springfield_tornado_aftermath_18.html Springfield Tornado aftermath masslive.com Photos.masslive.com March 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120325052253/http://photos.masslive.com/republican/2011/06/springfield_tornado_aftermath_18.html March 25, 2012 dead Large trees were uprooted throughout the neighborhood, with multiple falling onto and damaging homes.https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/sixteen-acres-recovery-from-the-june-1-tornado-10-years-after/ Sixteen Acres recovery from the June 1 tornado, 10 years after Strzempko Adam June 1, 2021 November 4, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20210927065848/https://www.masslive.com/mywideworld/2011/06/springfields_veterans_golf_course_attempts_to_recover_from_tornado_damage.html September 27, 2021 WWLP Veterans Memorial Golf Course, an 18-hole golf course in the heart of Sixteen Acres, suffered extensive tree damage and moderate turf damage when the tornado passed through the north side of the golf course, moving along Plumtree Road.https://www.masslive.com/sports/2011/06/back_nine_at_veterans_golf_cou.html Back nine at Veterans Golf Course recovering after hundreds of trees were shredded by tornado Held Russ June 4, 2011 November 4, 2024 MassLive https://www.masslive.com/mywideworld/2011/06/springfields_veterans_golf_course_attempts_to_recover_from_tornado_damage.html Springfield's Veteran's Golf Course attempts to recover from Tornado damage Coen Scott June 13, 2011 November 4, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20210927065848/https://www.masslive.com/mywideworld/2011/06/springfields_veterans_golf_course_attempts_to_recover_from_tornado_damage.html September 27, 2021 MassLive Rebuild Springfield - District Three: East Forest Park, Sixteen Acres https://www.springfield-ma.gov/cos/fileadmin/tornado/rebuild_springfield/4_D3_FINAL_-_Reduced.pdf City of Springfield 11 November 7, 2024 February 28, 2012 The Pioneer Valley Montessori School was damaged by the tornado as it passed through Sixteen Acres.https://businesswest.com/blog/pioneer-valley-montessori-receives-massmutual-foundation-grant/ Pioneer Valley Montessori Receives MassMutual Foundation Grant August 24, 2016 November 7, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20220429193801/https://businesswest.com/blog/pioneer-valley-montessori-receives-massmutual-foundation-grant/ April 29, 2022 MassLive Damage to buildings occurred on Bradley Road, Plumtree Road, Old Farm Road, Evergreen Road, Greenlawn Street, Glenvale Street, Talbot Road, South Branch Parkway, Parker Street, Cooley Street, Acrebrook Road, Westbrook Drive, Rochford Circle, Woodcrest Road, Druid Hill Road, White Oak Road, Woodland Road, Ranch Lane, Brianna Lane, Tinkham Road, Penncastle Street, Pennfield Street, Rachel Street, Albee Street, Angelica Drive, Calley Street, Flora Street, Garnet Street, and Tanglewood Drive. Wilbraham Continuing eastward, the tornado tracked through Wilbraham, causing extensive deforestation and significant structural damage. The tornado moved along Tinkham Road and Monson Road, crossing Main Street south of the town center.https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/06/two_tornadoes_hit_wilbraham_on.html Wilbraham residents recall and recover from tornadoes of June 1 McLaughlin Suzanne June 18, 2011 November 5, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20220601024348/https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/06/two_tornadoes_hit_wilbraham_on.html June 1, 2022 MassLive https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/wilbraham-forest-still-recovering-from-june-1st-tornado-damage/ Wilbraham forest still recovering from June 1st tornado damage June 1, 2021 November 5, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20210602033353/https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/wilbraham-forest-still-recovering-from-june-1st-tornado-damage/ June 2, 2021 WWLP On Tinkham Road, the tornado passed through the historic Adams Cemetery, damaging headstones, trees, and fencing.https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/07/wilbraham_will_seek_to_renovat.html Wilbraham will seek to renovate historic Adams Cemetery damaged in tornado McLaughlin Suzanne July 12, 2011 November 5, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240616064923/https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/07/wilbraham_will_seek_to_renovat.html June 16, 2024 MassLive Damage to homes and other structures occurred on West Colonial Road, Eastwood Drive, Wendy Road, South Colonial Road, Brookside Drive, Brookside Circle, Stony Hill Road, Evangeline Drive, Tinkham Road, Main Street, Church Lane, Wildwood Lane, Echo Hill Road, Bolles Road, Hollow Road, Glendale Road, Ames Road, and Monson Road. At the Wilbraham Children's Museum on Main Street, fencing and a playground were damaged by fallen trees and flying debris.https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/06/playground_at_wilbraham_childr.html Fund-raisers planned for playground at Wilbraham Children's Museum damaged by tornado McLaughlin Suzanne June 25, 2011 November 5, 2024 MassLive The museum building itself suffered roof and siding damage, in addition to broken windows.https://www.masslive.com/living/2012/05/wilbraham_childrens_museum_to_hold_ruby_slipper_sneaker_family_picnic_to_mark_first_anniversary_of_j.html Wilbraham Children's Museum to hold picnic to mark anniversary of June 1 tornado McLaughlin Suzanne May 30, 2012 November 5, 2024 MassLive The tornado then passed through Rice Nature Preserve and the Sunrise Peak Conservation Area, as it began to climb Mount Ella, heading east towards Monson.https://www.masslive.com/news/2012/06/wilbraham_residents_shocked_bu.html Wilbraham residents shocked, but counting their blessings after tornado hit town McLaughlin Suzanne June 1, 2012 November 5, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20221202163243/https://www.masslive.com/news/2012/06/wilbraham_residents_shocked_bu.html December 2, 2022 MassLive A total of 237 buildings in Wilbraham received damage from the tornado, 13 of which were destroyed.https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/09/deadline_is_monday_for_wilbrah.html Deadline looming for Wilbraham residents to apply for tornado relief McLaughlin Suzanne September 15, 2011 November 5, 2024 MassLive All injuries in Wilbraham were non-life-threatening and relatively minor. Monson thumb|right|Damaged and destroyed homes on Stewart Avenue in Monson The storm then moved through the center of Monson, crossing over Main Street (Route 32) and damaging nearly every structure in the area. Many homes were badly damaged, some of which were completely flattened. A total of 77 buildings were destroyed, some completely. Some unanchored homes in town slid from their foundations and collapsed. The roof of the old Monson High School, which was then the town's police building, was completely destroyed, leading to the building's eventual demolition. In Natick, roughly 60 mi km from Monson, a picture from the town was found.Alissa Letkowski Natick Patch June 4, 2011 June 5, 2011 Monson Family Recognizes Son's Photo Blown to Natick by Tornado http://natick.patch.com/articles/monson-family-recognizes-sons-photo-blown-to-natick-by-tornado-2 dead https://archive.today/20240522195702/https://www.webcitation.org/5zDiWZuQ6?url=http://natick.patch.com/articles/monson-family-recognizes-sons-photo-blown-to-natick-by-tornado-2 May 22, 2024 mdy A house on Stewart Avenue was flipped upside-down by the tornado, landing on its roof. A woman who was sheltering in a bathroom inside the house was injured when the tornado pulled her out of the window.https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/06/tornado_turned_monson_resident.html Tornado turned Monson resident Judi Bedell's life upside down -- literally Stabile Lori June 28, 2011 November 5, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20210526021309/https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/06/tornado_turned_monson_resident.html May 26, 2021 MassLive https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/couple-survived-house-flipping-in-monson/ Couple Survived House Flipping In Monson Robichaud David June 3, 2011 November 5, 2024 CBS News The tornado damaged the First Church of Monson, knocking over its distinctive steeple.https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna43248653 Deadly Mass. twisters tore through 18 communities June 2, 2011 November 5, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20231202100727/https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna43248653 December 2, 2023 NBC News Another church, the Unitarian Universalist Parish of Monson, similarly lost its steeple in the tornado.https://www.uuworld.org/articles/tornado-topples-steeple Tornado topples steeple of Massachusetts church Skinner Donald E. June 6, 2011 November 5, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240421111627/https://www.uuworld.org/articles/tornado-topples-steeple April 21, 2024 UUWorld A 75-year-old woman from Monson, Joan Bacon, was indirectly killed by the tornado; she died in the hospital the next morning after the tornado severely damaged her home while she was sheltering in the basement.https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/06/massachusetts_tornado_victim_virginia_ginger_darlow_remembered.html Massachusetts tornado victim Virginia 'Ginger' Darlow remembered as 'unique, cheerful' artist Stabile Lori June 11, 2011 November 3, 2024 MassLive https://www.wbur.org/news/2012/06/01/monson-tornado-anniversary-i Memories Still Raw, Monson Rebuilds 1 Year After Tornado Jolicoeur Lynn June 1, 2012 November 3, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20231002110556/https://www.wbur.org/news/2012/06/01/monson-tornado-anniversary-i October 2, 2023 WBUR News https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/06/monson_pastor_delivers_message.html Monson pastor delivers message of hope after tornado; massive volunteer effort under way to help those in need Stabile Lori June 5, 2011 November 3, 2024 MassLive Brimfield thumb|left|Tree damage in Brimfield Shortly before 5:00 p.m.,Travis Andersen The Boston Globe June 2, 2011 June 5, 2011 In Brimfield, terror – and death – arrived in a cloud laden with debris http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2011/06/in_brimfield_te.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110609020449/http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2011/06/in_brimfield_te.html dead June 9, 2011 the tornado moved through Brimfield State Forest where it reached its maximum width of 0.5 mi km. Thousands of trees were snapped and uprooted in this area. In Brimfield, a total of 192 buildings were damaged and 39 homes were destroyed by the tornado, including several that were completely swept from their foundations.June 1, 2011 Tornado Response: After action report and improvement plan https://www.wrhsac.org/frcog/Mass%20Tornado%20AAR%20IP%20Jan%202012.pdf Western Massachusetts Homeland Security Advisory Council & Central Region Homeland Security Advisory Council January 18, 2012https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/path-of-june-1-2011-tornado-still-visible-in-brimfield/ Path of June 1, 2011 tornado still visible in Brimfield June 1, 2021 November 5, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20210601231148/https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/path-of-june-1-2011-tornado-still-visible-in-brimfield/ June 1, 2021 WWLP Damage to buildings occurred on Sutcliffe Road, Dean Pond Road, Dearth Hill Road, Hollow Road, Haynes Hill Road, Wales Road (Route 19), Paige Hill Road, Holland Road, Sturbridge Road (U.S. Route 20), and East Brimfield-Holland Road. On Paige Hill Road, one horse was killed and three horses were injured by flying debris.https://www.telegram.com/story/news/local/south-west/2016/05/29/2011-tornado-ill-never-forget-it-but-life-goes-on/28411211007/ A survivor, not a victim Semon Craig S. May 29, 2016 November 4, 2024 Telegram & Gazette The Village Green campground in East Brimfield was devastated by the tornado, with 95 out of 96 trailers destroyed. One woman, 52-year-old Virginia Darlow, was crushed to death by a refrigerator that fell on top of her when her RV was overturned by the tornado.https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/brimfield-campground-owner-victim-refused-to-leave-camper/ Brimfield Campground Owner: Victim Refused To Leave Camper June 2, 2011 November 5, 2024 CBS Boston Her boyfriend was critically injured; they both declined to vacate when the owners of the campground warned them of the approaching tornado and encouraged them to seek shelter.History of East Brimfield and the Lost Village Mahitka John Jr. Lucier Kenneth October 26, 2019 9781684712076 22 other campers and campground residents took shelter with the owners of the campground in the basement of a house on the property, narrowly avoiding further injury or loss of life at the campground.https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/06/brimfields_village_green_campg.html Tornado destroyed 95 of 97 camper trailers at Brimfield's Village Green campground Appleton John June 6, 2011 November 4, 2024 MassLive https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/tornado-brimfield-village-green-family-campground-rebuild-10-years-later/ 'Like A Freight Train': Owner Of Brimfield Campground Recalls Deadly 2011 Tornado Fisher Eric P. June 1, 2021 November 4, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20220601135454/https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/tornado-brimfield-village-green-family-campground-rebuild-10-years-later/ June 1, 2022 MassLive Losses at the Village Green campground exceeded $1 million.M.R.F. Buckley WCVB-TV June 3, 2011 June 3, 2011 Destruction To Demolition, Tornado Cleanup Begins http://www.thebostonchannel.com/r/28118232/detail.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120403040737/http://www.thebostonchannel.com/r/28118232/detail.html April 3, 2012 mdy-all Moving southeast, the tornado devastated the Quinebaug Cove campground in Brimfield, damaging or destroying an estimated 80 percent of the campground.https://www.masslive.com/news/2016/06/five_years_after_2011_tornado.html Five years after tornado, Brimfield shows signs new life June 2016 There were no injuries or fatalities at the Quinebaug Cove campground.https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/06/brimfield_residents_pulled_tog.html Brimfield residents pulled together after tornado ripped through the eastern Hampden County town June 19, 2011 November 3, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20211220061638/https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/06/brimfield_residents_pulled_tog.html December 20, 2021 MassLive A bank statement which was displaced by the tornado was found in a Boston 25 News parking lot in Dedham, roughly 53 mi km away from Brimfield.76403965025198080 boston25 We just found a bank statement from Brimfield in our parking lot..... IN DEDHAM! http://bit.ly/lnAsdU #tornado June 2, 2011 Sturbridge thumb|right|Aerial view of the tornado's path in Sturbridge, in the area of Interstate 84 thumb|left|Tree damage in Sturbridge The tornado crossed into Worcester County, passing over East Brimfield Lake in the process. The tornado moved to the south of Fiskdale and struck the town of Sturbridge, where thousands of trees were downed and multiple homes were damaged. The tornado passed through Old Sturbridge Village, a living history museum consisting of 240 acres (97 hectares) of land and 59 antique buildings.https://www.osv.org/about-the-village/ About the village November 4, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241001110816/https://www.osv.org/about-the-village/ October 1, 2024 Old Sturbridge Village https://www.americanheritage.com/content/old-sturbridge-village Old Sturbridge Village November 4, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240221174251/https://www.americanheritage.com/content/old-sturbridge-village February 21, 2024 American Heritage Damage at Old Sturbridge Village was mostly limited to trees and power lines in the forested southern section of the museum grounds, furthest from the buildings and exhibits.https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110601007710/en/Old-Sturbridge-Village-Closed-Thursday-June-2-Due-to-Storm-Related-Power-Outage-in-the-Town-of-Sturbridge Old Sturbridge Village Closed Thursday, June 2 Due to Storm-Related Power Outage in the Town of Sturbridge Lindblad Ann June 1, 2011 November 4, 2024 Business Wire The tornado did not cause significant damage to any of the antique buildings.https://www.antiquesandthearts.com/deadly-tornado-rips-through-brimfield-mass/ Deadly Tornado Rips Through Brimfield, Mass. June 3, 2011 November 4, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240620231953/https://www.antiquesandthearts.com/deadly-tornado-rips-through-brimfield-mass/ June 20, 2024 Antiques and the Arts Weekly The tornado then crossed Interstate 84 south of exit 6A (old exit 3A), knocking over a gantry sign onto the southbound carriageway.https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna43242642 Mass. tornadoes kill 4, damage homes June 1, 2011 November 3, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20210121151024/https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna43242642 January 21, 2021 NBC News https://spectrumnews1.com/ma/worcester/news/2022/06/01/first-responders-reflect-11-years-after-2011-tornado First responders look back on 2011 tornado 11 years later June 1, 2022 November 3, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20220601212519/https://spectrumnews1.com/ma/worcester/news/2022/06/01/first-responders-reflect-11-years-after-2011-tornado June 1, 2022 Spectrum News At 5:22 p.m EDT (21:22 UTC), nearly 10 minutes after the tornado passed through Sturbridge, the Massachusetts State Police reported that multiple cars had overturned on Interstate 84 as a result of the tornado.https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Landsat_5_Satellite_Sees_Tornado_Track_near_Sturbridge_Massachusetts_999.html Landsat 5 Satellite Sees Tornado Track near Sturbridge, Massachusetts June 10, 2011 November 3, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810200638/https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Landsat_5_Satellite_Sees_Tornado_Track_near_Sturbridge_Massachusetts_999.html August 10, 2014 Space Daily https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/50854/tornado-track-near-sturbridge-massachusetts Tornado Track near Sturbridge, Massachusetts June 5, 2011 November 3, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240927174159/https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/50854/tornado-track-near-sturbridge-massachusetts September 27, 2024 NASA Earth Observatory A 34-room Days Inn hotel on Haynes Street suffered a near-direct hit from the tornado.https://www.wbur.org/news/2011/06/02/sturbridge-damage In Sturbridge, Tornado Damage Proves Erratic Breslow Jason June 2, 2011 November 3, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20230330232914/https://www.wbur.org/news/2011/06/02/sturbridge-damage March 30, 2023 WBUR News Multiple trees fell onto and damaged the hotel, and all four buildings were damaged beyond repair.https://www.telegram.com/story/business/columns/2017/01/15/aaron-nicodemus-sturbridge-hotel-owners-left-out-in-cold-after-2011-storms/22668278007/ Sturbridge hotel owners left out in cold after 2011 storms Nicodermus Aaron January 15, 2017 November 3, 2024 Telegram & Gazette On Main Street (Route 131), Sturbridge Auto Body was struck directly by the tornado, collapsing the cinder block structure and destroying 106 cars.https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/five-days-later-sturbridge-picking-up-the-pieces-from-tornado-damage/ Five Days Later: Sturbridge Picking Up The Pieces From Tornado Damage Shortsleeve Joe June 6, 2011 November 4, 2024 CBS News Boston There were no injuries at Sturbridge Auto Body; employees took shelter after receiving advance warning of the approaching tornado.https://www.telegram.com/story/news/2014/06/01/devastating-tornado-unforgettable/37211898007/ Devastating tornado unforgettable Thompson Elaine June 1, 2014 November 4, 2024 Telegram & Gazette Damage to buildings occurred on Streeter Road, Holland Road, Stallion Hill Road, Old Sturbridge Village Road, Haynes Street, Farquhar Road, Main Street, Willard Road, and Fiske Hill Road.https://www.telegram.com/story/news/local/north/2011/06/09/sturbridge-meeting-maps-out-tornado/50005493007/ Sturbridge meeting maps out tornado recovery efforts Lee Brian June 9, 2011 November 3, 2024 Telegram & Gazette Southbridge thumb|right|Damaged aircraft at Southbridge Airport The tornado tracked through the northern section of Southbridge, avoiding the densely populated town center. Upon entering Southbridge, the tornado crossed through the McKinstry Brook wildlife management area, deforesting approximately 50 acres (20.2 hectares) of land.https://www.telegram.com/story/news/local/north/2011/07/22/tornado-s-path-creates-living/49959220007/ Tornado's path creates living lab Miner Bradford L. July 22, 2011 November 7, 2024 Telegram & Gazette https://thelastgreenvalley.org/member-directory/mckinstry-brook-wildlife-management-area/ McKinstry Brook Wildlife Management Area November 7, 2024 The Last Green Valley https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2012/10/when-its-best-to-do-nothing-at-all/ October 20, 2012 Hart Clarisse When it's best to do nothing at all November 7, 2024 The Harvard Gazette After exiting the wildlife management area, the tornado damaged several homes and uprooted trees on Pleasant Street. The tornado then moved through the southern section of Southbridge Municipal Airport, damaging or destroying 15 of the 17 airplanes at the airport. The tornado flipped or picked up the airplanes, sending several into the nearby woods.https://www.aero-news.net/aNNTicker.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=8379b9ae-4c1e-4f54-9201-af42b2b4990b Southbridge, MA, Airport Suffers Extensive Tornado Damage June 7, 2011 November 3, 2024 Aero News Network https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/sturbridge-hit-by-two-tornadoes-in-a-matter-of-hours/ Two Tornadoes Spotted In Sturbridge, Monson Unrecognizable Hager Christina Germano Beth June 1, 2011 November 4, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240731142122/https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/sturbridge-hit-by-two-tornadoes-in-a-matter-of-hours/ July 31, 2024 CBS News The airport's maintenance and office buildings were damaged, fencing at the airport was destroyed, and a hangar was destroyed.https://fearoflanding.com/misc/southbridge-tornado/ Southbridge Tornado Wrigley Sylvia June 10, 2011 November 5, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240613082522/https://fearoflanding.com/misc/southbridge-tornado/ June 13, 2024 Fear of Landing https://www.telegram.com/story/news/local/north/2014/03/13/southbridge-resumes-planning-to-rebuild/38248813007/ Southbridge resumes planning to rebuild airport hard hit by 2011 tornado Lee Brian March 13, 2014 November 5, 2024 Telegram & Gazette Moving east, the tornado ripped through the Rosemeade Apartments on Worcester Street (Route 169), destroying or severely damaging 68 apartments across six buildings.https://www.telegram.com/story/news/local/north/2011/06/03/68-apartments-are-destroyed/50012300007/ 68 apartments are destroyed Owen Paula J. June 3, 2011 November 3, 2024 Telegram & Gazette https://www.telegram.com/story/news/local/north/2011/06/15/damaged-apartments-in-southbridge-on/49999018007/ Damaged apartments in Southbridge on the mend Semon Craig S. June 15, 2011 November 3, 2024 Telegram & Gazette There were no injuries at the Rosemeade Apartments.https://www.wbur.org/news/2011/06/10/southbridge-tornado-folo After The Tornado, Southbridge Community Comes Together https://web.archive.org/web/20230611001717/https://www.wbur.org/news/2011/06/10/southbridge-tornado-folo June 11, 2023 Tobin Lisa June 10, 2011 November 3, 2024 WBUR News The tornado then caused severe damage to homes, trees, fences, and power lines on Worcester Street, Brookside Road, and Charlton Street. A total of 78 buildings in Southbridge were damaged by the tornado.https://www.necn.com/news/local/_necn__southbridge__mass__still_recovering_from_2011_tornado_necn/159657/ Southbridge, Mass. Still Recovering From 2011 Tornado Toupin Melissa March 21, 2014 November 3, 2024 New England Cable News Charlton thumb|right|Damage path from the tornado in Southbridge and Charlton The tornado moved into southwest Charlton, damaging homes on Harrington Road as the tornado crossed the Southbridge-Charlton border. The tornado then deforested a large hill to the south of Prindle Lake, moving eastward into the Denfield Road neighborhood.Miner Bradford L. June 7, 2011 Reality comes calling https://www.telegram.com/story/news/local/north/2011/06/07/reality-comes-calling/50008003007/ www.telegram.com July 29, 2025 The tornado began to weaken as it crossed through a pasture while approaching the residential neighborhood. A homeowner on Denfield Road witnessed the swirling tornadic debris as it approached, noting the lack of a distinctive funnel cloud. On Denfield Road, the tornado damaged trees, telephone poles, personal property, sheds, and nearly a dozen homes as residents sheltered in basements. Damage to homes was mostly limited to roofs, siding, and broken windows. None of the affected structures in Charlton were destroyed, although several homes suffered significant roof damage.https://www.telegram.com/picture-gallery/news/2011/06/02/slideshow-tornado-and-severe-thunderstorms/65628993007/ SLIDESHOW: Tornado and severe thunderstorms June 1, 2011 November 3, 2024 Telegram & Gazette The tornado then left the Denfield Road neighborhood, knocking down trees and power lines as it crossed Guelphwood Road, moving to the east.https://www.necn.com/news/local/_necn__charlton_residents_feel_they_are_forgotten_by_feds_necn/1960757/ Charlton Residents Feel They Are Forgotten by Feds Toupin Melissa March 27, 2014 November 3, 2024 New England Cable News (NECN) https://web.archive.org/web/20250123081236/https://www.necn.com/news/local/_necn__charlton_residents_feel_they_are_forgotten_by_feds_necn/1960757/ January 23, 2025 The tornado ultimately dissipated in a forested area between Guelphwood Road and Blood Road in Charlton, at 5:27 p.m EDT (21:27 UTC). There were no injuries or fatalities in Charlton. Aftermath Immediate aftermath thumb | 200px | National Guard troops and Massachusetts State Police secure Main Street in Springfield, Massachusetts, on June 2, 2011. Immediately following the storms, four people were reported dead. That number was later reduced to three as one Springfield man was found to have died of an unrelated heart attack prior to the tornado's impact.David Abel Brian MacQuarrie June 2, 2011 It looks like a war zone http://archive.boston.com/news/weather/articles/2011/06/03/victims_lament_massachusetts_tornadoes_huge_toll/ June 26, 2011 Th Boston Globe Hundreds of people were admitted to hospitals with injuries ranging from lightning strikes to trauma, and almost 500 people were forced to leave their homes, most of whom stayed in the MassMutual Center.Post Paul http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2011/06/03/news/doc4de98ffd11155281443949.txt Area Red Cross volunteers sent to aid tornado victims in Springfield, Mass. The Saratogian Saratoga Springs, N.Y. June 3, 2011 March 27, 2012 March 23, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323160131/http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2011/06/03/news/doc4de98ffd11155281443949.txt dead Flynn Jack http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2011/06/springfield_tornado_death_toll.html Springfield tornado death toll at 3; Massachusetts Congressional delegation appeals to President Obama for disaster declaration MassLive.com Springfield, Mass. June 3, 2011 March 27, 2012 Over two weeks later, more than 200 people were still homeless at the MassMutual Center in Springfield.Shane Symolon http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/hampden/hundreds-still-homeless-after-tornadoes Hundreds still homeless after tornadoes WWLP.com March 27, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120322001638/http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/hampden/hundreds-still-homeless-after-tornadoes March 22, 2012 In addition to the MassMutual Center, Tantasqua High School in Sturbridge and Brookfield Elementary School were opened up as emergency shelters. A Special Emergency Response Team was activated by the state police in order to search for missing people and those trapped underneath debris. thumb|left|Tornado cleanup on Hollow Road in Brimfield on June 3 In Springfield, firefighters from Boston, Worcester, Newton, Waltham, Watertown, and Weston assisted in rescue efforts.Jimenez Monica http://www.wickedlocal.com/chelmsford/news/x437339185/Chelmsford-firefighters-collect-for-Springfield-tornado-relief#axzz1QKiQmkYu Chelmsford firefighters collect for Springfield tornado relief – Chelmsford, Massachusetts – Chelmsford Independent Wickedlocal.com June 6, 2011 March 27, 2012Bronislaus B. Kush Nick Kotsopoulos Lee Hammel Gerard F. Russell Robert Kievra Jacqueline Reis Associated Press Worcester Telegram June 1, 2011 June 20, 2011 Tornadoes rip across state; 4 dead http://www.telegram.com/article/20110601/NEWS/110609970/-1/NEWS04 live https://archive.today/20240522195419/https://www.webcitation.org/5zaCDhz6H?url=http://www.telegram.com/article/20110601/NEWS/110609970/-1/NEWS04 May 22, 2024 mdy Governor Deval Patrick also declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts, and activated 1,000 National Guard troops for rescue and recovery efforts.https://abcnews.go.com/US/massachusetts-rocked-multiple-tornadoes-including-city-springfield-possibly/story?id=13737522&sms_ss=facebook&at_xt=4de6f2afa93a9b3a%2C0 Massachusetts Rocked by Tornadoes, Including City of Springfield; 4 Dead ABC News June 1, 2011 June 1, 2011 Forer, Ben Michael S. James By June 2, six Red Cross shelters had been opened in the state and housed about 480 people.PR Newswire June 2, 2011 June 20, 2011 Red Cross Helping After Tornadoes Tear Through Massachusetts http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/red-cross-helping-after-tornadoes-tear-through-massachusetts-123031908.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20110606122811/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/red-cross-helping-after-tornadoes-tear-through-massachusetts-123031908.html June 6, 2011 mdy Renee Nadeau Algarin Boston Herald June 2, 2011 June 20, 2011 Red Cross asks for help for victims http://bostonherald.com.nyud.net/news/regional/view/2011_0602red_cross_asks_for_help_for_victims/ dead https://www.webcitation.org/5zaCcJ4Ao?url=http://bostonherald.com.nyud.net/news/regional/view/2011_0602red_cross_asks_for_help_for_victims/ June 20, 2011 mdy On June 2, 2011, the Business Improvement District of Hartford, Connecticut – Springfield's bi-state twin city – and the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District were helping the Springfield Business Improvement District with clean-up.Mark M. Murray http://photos.masslive.com/republican/2011/06/tornado_clean_up_continued_friday_in_springfield_4.html Tornado clean up continued Friday in Springfield masslive.com Photos.masslive.com March 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120325052457/http://photos.masslive.com/republican/2011/06/tornado_clean_up_continued_friday_in_springfield_4.html March 25, 2012 dead Within two days of the tornadoes, the process of demolishing "structures beyond repair" began as local officials inspected hundreds of damaged homes.Dave Collins Associated Press The Boston Globe June 3, 2011 June 20, 2011 W. Mass. picking up the pieces after tornadoes http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/06/03/w_mass_picking_up_the_pieces_after_tornadoes/?page=full dead https://archive.today/20240522195501/https://www.webcitation.org/5zaCv41hV?url=http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/06/03/w_mass_picking_up_the_pieces_after_tornadoes/%3Fpage=full May 22, 2024 mdy By June 7, three shelters remained open, housing 362 people.Jessica Heslam Boston Herald June 7, 2011 June 20, 2011 Officials assess damage http://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/2011_0607officialsassess_damage_must_top_83m_to_get_fed_funds/srvc%3Dhome%26position%3Dalso https://www.webcitation.org/5zaD3CfRo?url=http://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/2011_0607officialsassess_damage_must_top_83m_to_get_fed_funds/srvc%3Dhome%26position%3Dalso dead June 20, 2011 AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) deployed their nearby team, Summit 7 of Class 17, to aid the community in debris removal. Armed with chainsaws and other tools, the team spent several weeks helping residents clean up their homes and properties. Graduations at Monson High School in Monson and Cathedral High School in Springfield were scheduled for Thursday, June 2, and Friday, June 3, respectively. Both graduation ceremonies were rescheduled due to the tornado's impact on both communities and the severe damage at Cathedral High School.https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/06/live_updates_western_mass_torn.html Live updates: Western Mass. tornado recovery effort underway Thursday June 2, 2011 November 4, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20210421142043/https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/06/live_updates_western_mass_torn.html April 21, 2021 MassLive thumb|right|Massachusetts Army National Guard personnel removing tornado debris in Wilbraham On June 15, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declared Hampden and Worcester Counties as major disaster areas, allowing for government aid to be distributed to affected residents. The following day, the number of insurance claims sharply rose from about 5,000 to 8,200. In addition to federal funds, state lawmakers passed a $50.3 million supplemental budget that included $15 million for emergency response, cleanup, and assistance and shelter to residents affected by the storms.Johanna Kaiser Associated Press The Boston Globe June 16, 2011 June 20, 2011 Mass. tornado claims rise; more funding offered http://articles.boston.com/2011-06-16/news/29666422_1_federal-disaster-insurance-claims-disaster-recovery-centers dead https://archive.today/20240522195622/https://www.webcitation.org/5zaDWyebr?url=http://articles.boston.com/2011-06-16/news/29666422_1_federal-disaster-insurance-claims-disaster-recovery-centers May 22, 2024 mdy By June 20, just over $1 million in individual aid had been provided to 254 households.Federal Emergency Management Agency June 20, 2011 June 20, 2011 Massachusetts Severe Storms and Tornadoes http://www.fema.gov/news/eventcounties.fema?id=14733 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110818202850/http://www.fema.gov/news/eventcounties.fema?id=14733 August 18, 2011 mdy-all $3.9M in federal funds were given to cities and towns for emergency items including debris removal and road and sidewalk repair.http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/05/springfield-tornado-relief-road-repair-funds.html May 2012 2012-06-04 Commonwealth Conversations / Transportation / Springfield: Tornado Relief Road Repair Funds June 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120604212309/http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/05/springfield-tornado-relief-road-repair-funds.html dead In addition to assistance from MassDOT and waiving of license replacement fees in June by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, Massport donated $300,000 in unused construction supplies from the Boston Logan Residential Soundproofing Program. In Sturbridge, it took 18 months for the local auto body shop, Sturbridge Auto Body, to rebuild and reopen after being completely destroyed by the tornado. A significant amount of debris from the tornado landed in the Quinebaug River in Sturbridge, causing moderate flooding at Old Sturbridge Village. Flood conditions did not subside until after July, causing numerous scheduled events at Old Sturbridge Village to be canceled, including an Independence Day fireworks celebration.https://www.wbjournal.com/article/tornado-damage-forces-osv-fireworks-cancellation Tornado Damage Forces OSV Fireworks Cancellation June 29, 2011 November 4, 2024 Worcester Business Journal Long-term effects A section of tornado-cleared forest at the end of the tornado's path in Charlton is occasionally visited by student groups to learn about destructive weather and reforestation. The educational tours are offered by Pondside, an outdoor educational facility at Prindle Pond in Charlton.Pondside Charlton, MA Nature's Classroom https://www.naturesclassroom.org/pondside www.naturesclassroom.org July 29, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250430004721/https://www.naturesclassroom.org/pondside April 30, 2025 In August 2012, the Unitarian Universalist Parish of Monson received a new steeple after it was destroyed by the tornado.https://www.masslive.com/news/2012/08/unitarian_universalist_parish.html Unitarian Universalist Parish of Monson gets new steeple after tornado destroys old one Stabile Lori August 30, 2012 November 5, 2024 MassLive In October 2013, the First Church of Monson similarly replaced its destroyed steeple.https://www.wcvb.com/article/monson-church-replacing-steeple-destroyed-in-2011-tornado/8189009 https://web.archive.org/web/20230329231907/https://www.wcvb.com/article/monson-church-replacing-steeple-destroyed-in-2011-tornado/8189009 dead 2023-03-29 Monson church replacing steeple destroyed in 2011 tornado Atwater John October 2, 2013 November 5, 2024 WCVB (Channel 5) https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/noprimarytagmatch/2013/10/17/tornado-wracked-town-gathers-to-hail-raising-of-fallen-steeple/ Tornado-wracked town gathers to hail raising of fallen steeple Schworm Peter October 17, 2013 November 5, 2024 Boston.com In May 2014, the Town of Southbridge received $1 million from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for reconstruction work at Southbridge Municipal Airport, to renovate multiple buildings and rebuild a hangar destroyed by the tornado.https://www.necn.com/news/local/_necn__mass__airport_damaged_in_2011_tornado_gets_1m_to_rebuild_necn/101302/ Mass. Airport Damaged in 2011 Tornado Gets 1M to Rebuild https://web.archive.org/web/20240627193031/https://www.necn.com/news/local/_necn__mass__airport_damaged_in_2011_tornado_gets_1m_to_rebuild_necn/101302/ June 27, 2024 May 25, 2014 November 3, 2024 New England Cable News In October 2017, a rebuilt South End Community Center in Springfield opened on Marble Street, funded by $6 million in federal disaster funding and $4 million in city funds.https://www.masslive.com/news/2017/10/dream_come_true_after_tornado.html Dream come true: After tornado, 6-year effort brings new $10.3M South End Community Center (photos) Goonan Peter October 26, 2017 November 7, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20210620195603/https://www.masslive.com/news/2017/10/dream_come_true_after_tornado.html June 20, 2021 MassLive In August 2018, Pope Francis Preparatory School opened on the site of the former Cathedral High School, which was severely damaged by the tornado and demolished in 2014.https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/new-school-opening-7-years-after-tornado-destroyed-catholic-high-school/18283/ New School Opening 7 Years After Tornado Destroyed Catholic High School May 7, 2018 November 5, 2024 NBC Boston On June 1, 2021, the tenth anniversary of the tornado, a monument commemorating the tornado's impact on Springfield was unveiled in the East Forest Park neighborhood.https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/monument-stands-as-reminder-of-tornado-that-hit-six-corners-in-springfield/ Monument stands as reminder of tornado that hit Six Corners in Springfield June 1, 2021 November 4, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20210602075017/https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/monument-stands-as-reminder-of-tornado-that-hit-six-corners-in-springfield/ June 2, 2021 WWLP Other tornadoes In addition to the Springfield tornado, five other tornadoes also impacted the greater New England area.SPC Severe Weather Event Review for Wednesday June 01, 2011 https://www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/archive/event.php?date=20110601 2026-02-21 www.spc.noaa.gov 5 1 4 0 0 0 0 yes + List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, June 1, 2011EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF1ESE of BethelOxfordME44.4038 -70.6817 Bethel (Jun. 1, EF1)19:35–19:360.26 mi m on on25 yd m on onA brief tornado touched down to the northwest of Bryant Pond, snapping or uprooting numerous trees. Tree limbs were thrown up to 0.5 mi km away.National Climatic Data Center 2011 October 26, 2011 Maine Event Report: EF1 Tornado http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=329350Public Information Statement http://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site%3DNWS%26format%3DCI%26version%3D1%26glossary%3D0%26highlight%3Doff%26issuedby%3DGYX%26product%3DPNS https://web.archive.org/web/20110324194425/http://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0&highlight=off&issuedby=GYX&product=PNS dead March 24, 2011 National Weather Service in Gray, Maine June 4, 2011 EF1S of New Portland to S of EmbdenSomersetME44.9087 -70.0273 New Portland (Jun. 1, EF1)21:51–22:068.38 mi km on on200 yd m on onHundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted, and several buildings, along with at least one vehicle, were damaged. Winds were estimated at 90 to 100 mph km/h on.National Climatic Data Center 2011 October 26, 2011 Maine Event Report: EF1 Tornado http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=329361Public Information Statement http://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site%3DNWS%26issuedby%3DGYX%26product%3DPNS%26format%3DCI%26version%3D2%26glossary%3D0 https://web.archive.org/web/20140719171257/http://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=GYX&product=PNS&format=CI&version=2&glossary=0 dead July 19, 2014 National Weather Service in Gray, Maine June 4, 2011 EF1WilbrahamHampdenMA42.140 -72.480 Wilbraham (Jun. 1, EF1)22:32–22:404.16 mi km on on200 yd m on onNumerous trees were downed, and large limbs were snapped. Some trees fell onto homes and across roads.National Climatic Data Center 2011 October 26, 2011 Massachusetts Event Report: EF1 Tornado http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=326129 EF1N of BrimfieldHampdenMA42.140 -72.480 Brimfield (Jun. 1, EF1)22:54–22:571.69 mi km on on100 yd m on onNumerous trees were snapped or uprooted.National Climatic Data Center 2011 December 20, 2021 Massachusetts Event Report: EF1 Tornado http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=326133 EF0NE of FiskdaleWorcesterMA42.1541 -72.0677 Wells State Park (Jun. 1, EF0)23:10–23:131.42 mi km on on25 yd m on onNumerous trees were downed in and just east of Wells State Park, one of which fell on and damaged a home.National Climatic Data Center 2011 October 26, 2011 Massachusetts Event Report: EF0 Tornado http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=310786 Multiple campers were in Wells State Park when the tornado passed through; there were no injuries.https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/06/massachusetts_conservation_officials_ponder_trees_blown_down_by_tornadoes.html Massachusetts conservation officials consider what to do with acres of trees felled by tornadoes Appleton John June 11, 2011 November 3, 2024 MassLive See also List of North American tornadoes and tornado outbreaks Worcester tornado – An F4 tornado that caused catastrophic damage and loss of life in the city of Worcester and throughout Central Massachusetts in 1953. July 1989 Northeastern United States tornado outbreak – The previous tornado outbreak to affect the Northeast. Great Barrington tornado – The third (and most recent) F4 tornado to affect Massachusetts. References 30em Notes note External links Doppler weather radar reflectivities and velocities loops of the June 1 tornado outbreak Time-lapse visualization of the June 1 tornado outbreak Raw Video: Tornado Strikes Springfield, Mass. - Associated Press (YouTube) Union Car Wash Tornado Close Up - WWLP 22 News (YouTube) 06-01 Category:F3, EF3 and IF3 tornadoes Category:Tornadoes in Massachusetts Category:Tornadoes in Maine Tornado, 2011-06-01, Massachusetts Category:21st century in Springfield, Massachusetts Massachusetts Tornado Outbreak