How many tornadoes has Newburgh, NY had?
Newburgh has had 36 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Newburgh?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Newburgh was an EF0 on August 9, 2024.
When is tornado season in Newburgh?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Newburgh, with 9 on record. April through June account for 17 of the 36 tornadoes on record near Newburgh.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
36
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
May
9 on record
Per Year Avg
0.5
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Newburgh
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
1
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
1
2019
0
2018
5
2017
1
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
1
2010
0
2009
0
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1960s
1
1970s
7
1980s
5
1990s
6
2000s
8
2010s
7
2020s
2
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
11
EF1
18
EF2
7
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
9
Jun
7
Jul
8
Aug
3
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Newburgh
10 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Newburgh since 1950, across 2 events. 27 injuries have been reported across all events. 1989 was the deadliest year on record near Newburgh.
The deadliest single event was an F1 on November 16, 1989, which caused 9 fatalities along a 9.1-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Newburgh
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
EF1 on August 27, 2020 — 600 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on July 31, 1992 — 22.7 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on August 9, 2024.
What the record shows near Newburgh
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Newburgh, with 8 of the 36 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Newburgh record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Newburgh, 29 reached EF0 or EF1 and 7 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Newburgh is rated EF2, of which 7 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Newburgh has averaged 0.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 10 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 5, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Newburgh, NY had?
Since 1950, 36 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Newburgh. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Newburgh?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Newburgh was an F1 on November 16, 1989, which caused 9 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Newburgh?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Newburgh, with 9 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 Newburgh?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Newburgh was an EF0 on August 9, 2024.
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