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New City, NY Tornado History — 33 Tornadoes Since 1950

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

How many tornadoes has New City, NY had?

New City has had 33 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near New City?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of New City was an EF1 on October 2, 2018.

When is tornado season in New City?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near New City, with 14 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 33 tornadoes on record near New City.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
33
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
July
14 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near New City

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 6 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.

2026 0+1 prelim
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 2
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 2
2012 0
2011 1
2010 1
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near New City since December 29, 2025

This is a preliminary report, not confirmed tornadoes. It has not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and is not counted in the confirmed totals above.

Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.

Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.

Preliminary July 21, 2026
Rye Brook, Westchester County, NY
Trees & wires down around Lawridge Dr in Purchase. (OKX)

Within 25 miles of New City. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1960s 1
1970s 9
1980s 7
1990s 7
2000s 2
2010s 6

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 10
EF1 16
EF2 7

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 0
Jun 3
Jul 14
Aug 3
Sep 6
Oct 4
Nov 3
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near New City

10 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of New City since 1950, across 2 events. 39 injuries have been reported across all events. 1989 was the deadliest year on record near New City.

The deadliest single event was an F1 on November 16, 1989, which caused 9 fatalities along a 9.1-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near New City

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 October 2, 2018.

What the record shows near New City

The 1970s were the busiest decade near New City, with 9 of the 33 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 6 so far. The New City record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near New City, 26 reached EF0 or EF1 and 7 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near New City is rated EF2, of which 7 are logged.

Across the last 20 years New City has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 6 in total. 2013 was the busiest of them with 2, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has New City, NY had?
Since 1950, 33 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of New City. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near New City?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of New City was an F1 on November 16, 1989, which caused 9 fatalities.
When is tornado season in New City?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near New City, with 14 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 New City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of New City was an EF1 on October 2, 2018.
How do I get tornado warnings for New City?
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