Medford, NY Tornado History — 22 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Medford, NY had?
Medford has had 22 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Medford?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Medford was an EF0 on November 13, 2021.
When is tornado season in Medford?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Medford, with 6 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 22 tornadoes on record near Medford.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Medford
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 10 total, averaging 0.5 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 Medford been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Medford from any of the 22 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Medford
What the record shows near Medford
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Medford, with 7 of the 22 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Medford record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Medford, 21 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Medford is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Medford has averaged 0.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 10 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 5, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.