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Freeport, NY Tornado History — 26 Tornadoes Since 1950

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

How many tornadoes has Freeport, NY had?

Freeport has had 26 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Freeport?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Freeport was an EF0 on November 13, 2021.

When is tornado season in Freeport?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Freeport, with 9 on record. April through June account for 1 of the 26 tornadoes on record near Freeport.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
26
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
August
9 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Freeport

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

2026 0+1 prelim
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 2
2020 0
2019 0
2018 1
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 2
2011 2
2010 3
2009 0
2008 0
2007 2

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

Preliminary tornado reports near Freeport 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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 EF1° August 20, 2026
1 W Atlantic Beach, Nassau County, NY
NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado producing a narrow swath of damage with estimated wind gusts of 65 to 97 mph across the far western end of Atlantic Beach bet (OKX)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1970s 6
1980s 2
1990s 4
2000s 4
2010s 8
2020s 2

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 10
EF2 4

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 0
Jun 1
Jul 5
Aug 9
Sep 8
Oct 1
Nov 2
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Freeport

1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Freeport since 1950, across 1 event. 29 injuries have been reported across all events. 2010 was the deadliest year on record near Freeport.

The deadliest single event was an EF1 on September 16, 2010, which caused 1 fatality along a 4.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Freeport

Deadliest Tornado
EF1 on September 16, 2010 — 1 fatality, 4.0 mi path, 100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF1 on September 16, 2010 — $17.2M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF0 on August 28, 2011 — 220 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on November 13, 2021 — 13.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on November 13, 2021.

What the record shows near Freeport

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Freeport, with 8 of the 26 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Freeport record runs from the 1970s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Freeport, 22 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Freeport is rated EF2, of which 4 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Freeport has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 12 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 3, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Freeport, NY had?
Since 1950, 26 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Freeport. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Freeport?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Freeport was an EF1 on September 16, 2010, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Freeport?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Freeport, with 9 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 Freeport?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Freeport was an EF0 on November 13, 2021.
How do I get tornado warnings for Freeport?
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