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Cheektowaga, NY Tornado History — 33 Tornadoes Since 1950

New York · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Cheektowaga, NY had?

Cheektowaga has had 33 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near Cheektowaga?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cheektowaga was an EF0 on September 9, 2024.

When is tornado season in Cheektowaga?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cheektowaga, with 11 on record. April through June account for 8 of the 33 tornadoes on record near Cheektowaga.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
33
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
3.0% of total
Peak Month
July
11 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Cheektowaga

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 12 total, averaging 0.6 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 6
2023 0
2022 1
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 1
2017 3
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 1
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1960s 5
1970s 4
1980s 1
1990s 9
2000s 2
2010s 4
2020s 7

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 11
EF2 6
EF3 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 2
May 2
Jun 4
Jul 11
Aug 7
Sep 5
Oct 2
Nov 0
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Cheektowaga been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Cheektowaga from any of the 33 tornadoes since 1950, though 6 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Cheektowaga

Costliest Tornado
F2 on July 30, 1987 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF2 on July 20, 2017 — 700 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on May 2, 1972 — 12.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 9, 2024.

What the record shows near Cheektowaga

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Cheektowaga, with 9 of the 33 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 7 so far. The Cheektowaga record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Cheektowaga, 26 reached EF0 or EF1 and 7 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Cheektowaga is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Cheektowaga has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 12 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 6, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Cheektowaga, NY had?
Since 1950, 33 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Cheektowaga. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Cheektowaga?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cheektowaga, with 11 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.
When was the most recent tornado near Cheektowaga?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cheektowaga was an EF0 on September 9, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Cheektowaga?
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