How many tornadoes has Jamestown, NY had?
Jamestown has had 44 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Jamestown?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Jamestown was an EF1 on July 10, 2024.
When is tornado season in Jamestown?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Jamestown, with 16 on record. April through June account for 18 of the 44 tornadoes on record near Jamestown.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
44
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
11.4% of total
Peak Month
July
16 on record
Per Year Avg
0.6
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Jamestown
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
15 total, averaging 0.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
1
2019
1
2018
1
2017
1
2016
2
2015
0
2014
0
2013
2
2012
0
2011
2
2010
2
2009
1
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
3
1960s
7
1970s
4
1980s
7
1990s
7
2000s
3
2010s
11
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
6
EF1
21
EF2
12
EF3
4
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
3
May
9
Jun
6
Jul
16
Aug
4
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
3
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Jamestown
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Jamestown since 1950, across 1 event. 30 injuries have been reported across all events. 1983 was the deadliest year on record near Jamestown.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on May 2, 1983, which caused 2 fatalities along a 28.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Jamestown
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on May 2, 1983 — 2 fatalities, 28.0 mi path, 450 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF2 on July 24, 2010 — $7.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF2 on July 24, 2010 — 800 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on June 20, 1969 — 84.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on July 10, 2024.
What the record shows near Jamestown
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Jamestown, with 11 of the 44 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Jamestown record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Jamestown, 27 reached EF0 or EF1 and 17 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Jamestown is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Jamestown has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 15 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 2, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Jamestown, NY had?
Since 1950, 44 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Jamestown. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Jamestown?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Jamestown was an F3 on May 2, 1983, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Jamestown?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Jamestown, with 16 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.
Has Jamestown been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Jamestown, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Jamestown?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Jamestown was an EF1 on July 10, 2024.
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