How many tornadoes has Elmira, NY had?
Elmira has had 26 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Elmira?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Elmira was an EF1 on May 28, 2019.
When is tornado season in Elmira?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Elmira, with 8 on record. April through June account for 12 of the 26 tornadoes on record near Elmira.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
26
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
11.5% of total
Peak Month
July
8 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Elmira
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
14 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
1
2018
0
2017
1
2016
0
2015
0
2014
2
2013
0
2012
5
2011
4
2010
1
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1960s
2
1970s
1
1980s
4
1990s
2
2000s
2
2010s
14
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
4
EF1
17
EF2
2
EF3
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
3
May
5
Jun
4
Jul
8
Aug
4
Sep
1
Oct
0
Nov
1
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Elmira
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Elmira since 1950, across 1 event. 9 injuries have been reported across all events. 1972 was the deadliest year on record near Elmira.
The deadliest single event was an F1 on August 7, 1972, which caused 1 fatality along a 0.1-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Elmira
Deadliest Tornado
F1 on August 7, 1972 — 1 fatality, 0.1 mi path, 10 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF1 on July 26, 2012 — $10.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F1 on August 27, 1988 — 880 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on May 2, 1983 — 15.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on May 28, 2019.
What the record shows near Elmira
The 2010s are the busiest decade on record so far near Elmira, with 14 of the 26 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Elmira record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Elmira, 21 reached EF0 or EF1 and 5 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Elmira is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Elmira has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 14 in total. 2012 was the busiest of them with 5, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Elmira, NY had?
Since 1950, 26 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Elmira. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Elmira?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Elmira was an F1 on August 7, 1972, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Elmira?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Elmira, with 8 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 Elmira?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Elmira was an EF1 on May 28, 2019.
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