Central Islip, NY Tornado History — 26 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Central Islip, NY had?
Central Islip has had 26 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Central Islip?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Central Islip was an EF0 on November 13, 2021.
When is tornado season in Central Islip?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Central Islip, with 7 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 26 tornadoes on record near Central Islip.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Central Islip
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 10 total, averaging 0.5 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 Central Islip been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Central Islip from any of the 26 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Central Islip
What the record shows near Central Islip
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Central Islip, with 7 of the 26 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Central Islip record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Central Islip, 22 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Central Islip is rated EF2, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Central Islip has averaged 0.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 10 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 4, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.