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Huntington, NY Tornado History — 33 Tornadoes Since 1950

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

How many tornadoes has Huntington, NY had?

Huntington has had 33 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Huntington?

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

When is tornado season in Huntington?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Huntington, with 10 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 33 tornadoes on record near Huntington.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
33
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
August
10 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Huntington

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 13 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.

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

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

Preliminary tornado reports near Huntington 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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 Huntington. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1970s 8
1980s 1
1990s 7
2000s 4
2010s 9
2020s 3

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 14
EF1 14
EF2 5

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 0
Jun 4
Jul 7
Aug 10
Sep 7
Oct 3
Nov 2
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Huntington

1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Huntington since 1950, across 1 event. 26 injuries have been reported across all events. 2010 was the deadliest year on record near Huntington.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Huntington

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
F2 on July 12, 2006 — 300 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 Huntington

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Huntington, with 9 of the 33 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Huntington record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Huntington, 28 reached EF0 or EF1 and 5 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Huntington is rated EF2, of which 5 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Huntington has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 13 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 3, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Huntington, NY had?
Since 1950, 33 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Huntington. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Huntington?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Huntington was an EF1 on September 16, 2010, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Huntington?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Huntington, with 10 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 Huntington?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Huntington was an EF0 on November 13, 2021.
How do I get tornado warnings for Huntington?
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