Henrietta, NY Tornado History — 12 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Henrietta, NY had?
Henrietta has had 12 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Henrietta?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Henrietta was an EF0 on July 15, 2024.
When is tornado season in Henrietta?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Henrietta, with 6 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 Henrietta
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 7 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
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
Have any tornadoes near Henrietta been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Henrietta from any of the 12 tornadoes since 1950. NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Henrietta
About Tornadoes in Henrietta
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.
Henrietta, New York has experienced 12 documented tornadoes within a 25-mile radius since 1950, according to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. All of these events have been relatively weak, with eight rated EF0 and four rated EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which classifies tornadoes based on estimated wind speeds and resulting damage. Notably, none of the tornadoes on record in this area have resulted in fatalities.
Tornado activity in the Henrietta area has been distributed across several decades, with the most active periods occurring in the 2000s and 2020s, each recording three events. The 2010s saw two tornadoes, while the 1980s also recorded two events. Single tornadoes were documented in both the 1970s and 1990s. July stands out as the peak month for tornado occurrence, accounting for six of the twelve recorded events, reflecting the typical pattern of summer convective storm activity in the Northeast.
The costliest and widest tornado on record touched down on June 9, 1980, rated F1 with a maximum width of 200 yards. This storm carved a 9.9-mile path and caused $2.75 million in property damage, though it produced no fatalities. The longest-tracked tornado occurred on April 6, 1979, when an F0 tornado traveled 14.0 miles with a narrow 10-yard maximum width, causing $27,500 in damage. Most recently, an EF0 tornado touched down on July 15, 2024, traveling 0.8 miles with a maximum width of 75 yards and causing no reported damage or injuries.
The Enhanced Fujita scale, used since 2007 to replace the original Fujita scale, estimates tornado intensity based on damage indicators rather than direct wind measurement. EF0 tornadoes produce winds of 65 to 85 mph, while EF1 tornadoes generate winds between 86 and 110 mph. The consistent pattern of weak tornadoes and zero fatalities in the Henrietta area reflects both the typically lower intensity of northeastern tornadoes compared to those in other regions and the area's preparedness and building standards.