Ossining, NY Tornado History — 35 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Ossining, NY had?
Ossining has had 35 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Ossining?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ossining was an EF1 on October 2, 2018.
When is tornado season in Ossining?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ossining, with 15 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 35 tornadoes on record near Ossining.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Ossining
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 8 total, averaging 0.4 per year over this window.
Preliminary tornado reports near Ossining 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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.
Trees & wires down around Lawridge Dr in Purchase. (OKX)
Within 25 miles of Ossining. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.
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
Casualties on Record Near Ossining
10 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Ossining since 1950, across 2 events. 42 injuries have been reported across all events. 1989 was the deadliest year on record near Ossining.
The deadliest single event was an F1 on November 16, 1989, which caused 9 fatalities along a 9.1-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Ossining
What the record shows near Ossining
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Ossining, with 9 of the 35 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 8 so far. The Ossining record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Ossining, 25 reached EF0 or EF1 and 10 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Ossining is rated EF2, of which 10 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Ossining has averaged 0.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 8 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 4, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.