Amherst, NY Tornado History — 28 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Amherst, NY had?
Amherst has had 28 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Amherst?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Amherst was an EF0 on September 9, 2024.
When is tornado season in Amherst?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Amherst, with 10 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 28 tornadoes on record near Amherst.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Amherst
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 11 total, averaging 0.6 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Amherst been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Amherst from any of the 28 tornadoes since 1950, though 6 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Amherst
What the record shows near Amherst
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Amherst, with 7 of the 28 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Amherst record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Amherst, 21 reached EF0 or EF1 and 7 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Amherst is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Amherst has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 11 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 6, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.