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Cortlandt Manor, NY Tornado History — 40 Tornadoes Since 1950

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

How many tornadoes has Cortlandt Manor, NY had?

Cortlandt Manor has had 40 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Cortlandt Manor?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cortlandt Manor was an EF1 on August 27, 2020.

When is tornado season in Cortlandt Manor?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cortlandt Manor, with 11 on record. April through June account for 14 of the 40 tornadoes on record near Cortlandt Manor.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
40
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
July
11 on record
Per Year Avg
0.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Cortlandt Manor

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 11 total, averaging 0.6 per year over this window.

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

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Cortlandt Manor since December 29, 2025

This is a preliminary report, not confirmed tornadoes. It has not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and is not counted in the confirmed totals above.

Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.

Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.

Preliminary July 21, 2026
Rye Brook, Westchester County, NY
Trees & wires down around Lawridge Dr in Purchase. (OKX)

Within 25 miles of Cortlandt Manor. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 2
1960s 1
1970s 6
1980s 6
1990s 9
2000s 6
2010s 9
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 15
EF1 18
EF2 7

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 7
Jun 7
Jul 11
Aug 3
Sep 6
Oct 4
Nov 2
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Cortlandt Manor

11 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Cortlandt Manor since 1950, across 3 events. 42 injuries have been reported across all events. 1989 was the deadliest year on record near Cortlandt Manor.

The deadliest single event was an F1 on November 16, 1989, which caused 9 fatalities along a 9.1-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Cortlandt Manor

Deadliest Tornado
F1 on November 16, 1989 — 9 fatalities, 9.1 mi path, 100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F1 on November 16, 1989 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on August 27, 2020 — 600 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on September 3, 1992 — 12.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 27, 2020.

What the record shows near Cortlandt Manor

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Cortlandt Manor, with 9 of the 40 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Cortlandt Manor record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Cortlandt Manor, 33 reached EF0 or EF1 and 7 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Cortlandt Manor is rated EF2, of which 7 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Cortlandt Manor has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 11 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 6, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Cortlandt Manor, NY had?
Since 1950, 40 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Cortlandt Manor. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Cortlandt Manor?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Cortlandt Manor was an F1 on November 16, 1989, which caused 9 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Cortlandt Manor?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cortlandt Manor, 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 Cortlandt Manor?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cortlandt Manor was an EF1 on August 27, 2020.
How do I get tornado warnings for Cortlandt Manor?
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