How many tornadoes has Clay, NY had?
Clay has had 23 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Clay?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Clay was an EF1 on July 16, 2024, causing 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Clay?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Clay, with 6 on record. April through June account for 10 of the 23 tornadoes on record near Clay.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
23
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
13.0% of total
Peak Month
July
6 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Clay
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
4 total, averaging 0.2 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
1
2010
1
2009
0
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1960s
3
1970s
1
1980s
4
1990s
9
2000s
3
2010s
2
2020s
1
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
12
EF1
7
EF2
1
EF3
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
1
May
5
Jun
4
Jul
6
Aug
5
Sep
2
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Clay
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Clay since 1950, across 2 events. 6 injuries have been reported across all events. 2024 was the deadliest year on record near Clay.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on May 2, 1983, which caused 1 fatality along a 20.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Clay
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on May 2, 1983 — 1 fatality, 20.0 mi path, 200 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on May 2, 1983 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF0 on May 17, 2008 — 250 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on May 2, 1983 — 20.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on July 16, 2024 — 1 fatality.
What the record shows near Clay
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Clay, with 9 of the 23 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Clay record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Clay, 19 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Clay is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Clay has averaged 0.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 4 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 1, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Clay, NY had?
Since 1950, 23 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Clay. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Clay?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Clay was an F3 on May 2, 1983, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Clay?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Clay, with 6 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 Clay?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Clay was an EF1 on July 16, 2024.
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