Elmont, NY Tornado History — 33 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Elmont, NY had?
Elmont has had 33 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Elmont?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Elmont was an EF0 on November 13, 2021.
When is tornado season in Elmont?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Elmont, with 11 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Elmont
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 10 total, averaging 0.5 per year over this window.
Preliminary tornado reports near Elmont since December 29, 2025
These 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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.
Within 25 miles of Elmont. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.
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
Casualties on Record Near Elmont
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Elmont since 1950, across 1 event. 32 injuries have been reported across all events. 2010 was the deadliest year on record.
The deadliest single event was an EF1 on September 16, 2010, which caused 1 fatality along a 4.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Elmont
About Tornadoes in Elmont
This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Elmont, New York, and its surrounding 25-mile radius have experienced 33 documented tornadoes since 1950, according to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. While tornadoes are less common in the northeastern United States compared to the Great Plains, this record demonstrates that the New York metropolitan area is not immune to these severe weather events. The distribution of tornado activity has varied considerably by decade, with the 1970s recording the highest count at 11 tornadoes, followed by 7 in the 2010s and 6 in the 1990s.
The intensity of tornadoes near Elmont has remained relatively modest. Of the 33 recorded events, 16 were rated EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which measures tornado damage on a scale from EF0 to EF5. Another 11 were rated EF0, the weakest category, while 6 reached EF2 intensity. The Enhanced Fujita scale, implemented in 2007 as an update to the original Fujita scale, estimates wind speeds based on observed damage to structures and vegetation. No tornadoes rated EF3 or higher have been recorded in this area during the period of record.
August has been the most active month for tornado activity, accounting for 11 of the 33 events. This late-summer peak aligns with the period when tropical systems and their remnants can interact with frontal boundaries in the Northeast, creating conditions favorable for tornado development. The most significant tornado in the area's modern record occurred on September 16, 2010, when an EF1 tornado caused one fatality and $17.2 million in property damage along a 4-mile path with a maximum width of 100 yards. This event stands as both the deadliest and costliest tornado on record for the region.
The most recent tornado near Elmont occurred on November 13, 2021, an EF0 event that traveled an unusually long 13.1-mile path while maintaining a relatively narrow 50-yard width and causing $300,000 in damage with no fatalities. The widest tornado on record was an F1 that reached 400 yards in width on July 19, 1971, traveling 2 miles and causing $275,000 in damage.