Latham, NY Tornado History — 32 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Latham, NY had?
Latham has had 32 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Latham?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Latham was an EF1 on August 29, 2020.
When is tornado season in Latham?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Latham, with 10 on record. April through June account for 17 of the 32 tornadoes on record near Latham.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Latham
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 8 total, averaging 0.4 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 Latham been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Latham from any of the 32 tornadoes since 1950, though 96 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Latham
What the record shows near Latham
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Latham, with 10 of the 32 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Latham record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Latham, 24 reached EF0 or EF1 and 8 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Latham is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Latham has averaged 0.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 8 in total. 2013 was the busiest of them with 2, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.