How many tornadoes has Amsterdam, NY had?
Amsterdam has had 38 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Amsterdam?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Amsterdam was an EF0 on July 24, 2024.
When is tornado season in Amsterdam?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Amsterdam, with 10 on record. April through June account for 17 of the 38 tornadoes on record near Amsterdam.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
38
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
13.2% of total
Peak Month
May
10 on record
Per Year Avg
0.5
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Amsterdam
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
16 total, averaging 0.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
2
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
2
2019
2
2018
0
2017
2
2016
0
2015
1
2014
1
2013
2
2012
0
2011
2
2010
2
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1960s
1
1970s
3
1980s
4
1990s
9
2000s
4
2010s
12
2020s
4
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
15
EF1
16
EF2
1
EF3
4
EF4
1
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
10
Jun
7
Jul
7
Aug
10
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Amsterdam been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Amsterdam from any of the 38 tornadoes since 1950, though 114 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Amsterdam
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
EF0 on July 24, 2024.
What the record shows near Amsterdam
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Amsterdam, with 12 of the 38 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The Amsterdam record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Amsterdam, 31 reached EF0 or EF1 and 6 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Amsterdam is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Amsterdam is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Amsterdam has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 16 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 2, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Amsterdam, NY had?
Since 1950, 38 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Amsterdam. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Amsterdam?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Amsterdam, with 10 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 Amsterdam been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Amsterdam, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado 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 Amsterdam?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Amsterdam was an EF0 on July 24, 2024.
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