How many tornadoes has Albany, NY had?
Albany has had 34 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Albany?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Albany was an EF1 on August 29, 2020.
When is tornado season in Albany?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Albany, with 14 on record. April through June account for 14 of the 34 tornadoes on record near Albany.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
34
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
17.6% of total
Peak Month
July
14 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Albany
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
6 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
2
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
1
2014
1
2013
2
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1960s
1
1970s
6
1980s
3
1990s
10
2000s
8
2010s
4
2020s
2
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
EF0
11
EF1
12
EF2
5
EF3
4
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
10
Jun
4
Jul
14
Aug
6
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Albany
4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Albany since 1950, across 1 event. 152 injuries have been reported across all events. 1973 was the deadliest year on record near Albany.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on August 28, 1973, which caused 4 fatalities along a 9.8-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Albany
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on August 28, 1973 — 4 fatalities, 9.8 mi path, 313 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on July 10, 1989 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF2 on May 29, 2013 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on June 16, 1974 — 49.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 29, 2020.
What the record shows near Albany
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Albany, with 10 of the 34 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Albany record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Albany, 23 reached EF0 or EF1 and 11 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Albany is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Albany has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 6 in total. 2013 was the busiest of them with 2, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Albany, NY had?
Since 1950, 34 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Albany. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Albany?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Albany was an F4 on August 28, 1973, which caused 4 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Albany?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Albany, with 14 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
Has Albany been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Albany, there have been 0 EF5 and 2 EF4 tornadoes recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Albany?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Albany was an EF1 on August 29, 2020.
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