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Medford, NY Tornado History — 22 Tornadoes Since 1950

New York · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

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

Tornadoes Since 1950
22
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
August
6 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years

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.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 5
2020 0
2019 1
2018 1
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 1
2011 1
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1970s 2
1980s 2
1990s 7
2000s 2
2010s 4
2020s 5

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 12
EF1 9
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 0
Jun 4
Jul 4
Aug 6
Sep 2
Oct 1
Nov 5
Dec 0

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

Costliest Tornado
EF1 on November 13, 2021 — $900K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F1 on June 30, 1998 — 300 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on November 13, 2021 — 8.2 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on November 13, 2021.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Medford, NY had?
Since 1950, 22 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Medford. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Medford?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Medford, with 6 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 Medford?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Medford was an EF0 on November 13, 2021.
How do I get tornado warnings for Medford?
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