How many tornadoes has Kiryas Joel, NY had?
Kiryas Joel has had 34 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Kiryas Joel?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Kiryas Joel was an EF1 on August 27, 2020.
When is tornado season in Kiryas Joel?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Kiryas Joel, with 13 on record. April through June account for 10 of the 34 tornadoes on record near Kiryas Joel.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
34
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
2.9% of total
Peak Month
July
13 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Kiryas Joel
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
8 total, averaging 0.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
1
2019
0
2018
3
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
1
2010
0
2009
2
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1960s
1
1970s
4
1980s
7
1990s
10
2000s
6
2010s
4
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
15
EF1
11
EF2
7
EF3
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
1
May
3
Jun
6
Jul
13
Aug
2
Sep
4
Oct
3
Nov
2
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Kiryas Joel
11 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Kiryas Joel since 1950, across 3 events. 30 injuries have been reported across all events. 1989 was the deadliest year on record near Kiryas Joel.
The deadliest single event was an F1 on November 16, 1989, which caused 9 fatalities along a 9.1-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Kiryas Joel
Deadliest Tornado
F1 on November 16, 1989 — 9 fatalities, 9.1 mi path, 100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F1 on November 16, 1989 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on July 10, 1993 — 700 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on August 13, 1990 — 25.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 27, 2020.
What the record shows near Kiryas Joel
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Kiryas Joel, with 10 of the 34 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Kiryas Joel record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Kiryas Joel, 26 reached EF0 or EF1 and 8 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Kiryas Joel is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Kiryas Joel has averaged 0.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 8 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 3, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Kiryas Joel, NY had?
Since 1950, 34 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Kiryas Joel. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Kiryas Joel?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Kiryas Joel was an F1 on November 16, 1989, which caused 9 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Kiryas Joel?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Kiryas Joel, with 13 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 Kiryas Joel?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Kiryas Joel was an EF1 on August 27, 2020.
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