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Greenburgh, NY Tornado History — 38 Tornadoes Since 1950

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

How many tornadoes has Greenburgh, NY had?

Greenburgh has had 38 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Greenburgh?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Greenburgh was an EF0 on August 4, 2020.

When is tornado season in Greenburgh?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Greenburgh, with 14 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 38 tornadoes on record near Greenburgh.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
38
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
July
14 on record
Per Year Avg
0.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Greenburgh

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 4
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 2
2012 0
2011 1
2010 3
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

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

Preliminary tornado reports near Greenburgh 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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 Greenburgh. 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 10
1980s 6
1990s 5
2000s 3
2010s 10
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 13
EF1 18
EF2 7

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 0
Jun 3
Jul 14
Aug 6
Sep 7
Oct 6
Nov 2
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Greenburgh

2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Greenburgh since 1950, across 2 events. 26 injuries have been reported across all events. 2010 was the deadliest year on record near Greenburgh.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Greenburgh

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
F0 on July 10, 1993 — 700 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on September 3, 1992 — 12.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on August 4, 2020.

What the record shows near Greenburgh

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Greenburgh, with 10 of the 38 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Greenburgh record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Greenburgh, 31 reached EF0 or EF1 and 7 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Greenburgh is rated EF2, of which 7 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Greenburgh has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 11 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 4, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Greenburgh, NY had?
Since 1950, 38 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Greenburgh. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Greenburgh?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Greenburgh was an EF1 on September 16, 2010, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Greenburgh?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Greenburgh, with 14 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 Greenburgh?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Greenburgh was an EF0 on August 4, 2020.
How do I get tornado warnings for Greenburgh?
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