Lake Ronkonkoma, NY Tornado History — 28 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Lake Ronkonkoma, NY had?
Lake Ronkonkoma has had 28 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Lake Ronkonkoma?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lake Ronkonkoma was an EF0 on November 13, 2021.
When is tornado season in Lake Ronkonkoma?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lake Ronkonkoma, with 6 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 28 tornadoes on record near Lake Ronkonkoma.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Lake Ronkonkoma
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 13 total, averaging 0.7 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 Lake Ronkonkoma been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Lake Ronkonkoma from any of the 28 tornadoes since 1950, though 4 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Lake Ronkonkoma
What the record shows near Lake Ronkonkoma
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Lake Ronkonkoma, with 7 of the 28 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Lake Ronkonkoma record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Lake Ronkonkoma, 24 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lake Ronkonkoma is rated EF2, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Lake Ronkonkoma has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 13 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 5, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.