Plattsburgh, NY Tornado History — 12 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Plattsburgh, NY had?
Plattsburgh has had 12 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Plattsburgh?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Plattsburgh was an EF0 on June 10, 2025.
When is tornado season in Plattsburgh?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Plattsburgh, with 5 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 12 tornadoes on record near Plattsburgh.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Plattsburgh
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Plattsburgh
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Plattsburgh and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on June 10, 2025 and the most recent on June 10, 2025. It is already counted in the Plattsburgh totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
Reports of multiple downed trees were investigated and confirmed an EF-0 briefly touched down. Trees were uprooted and snapped. Part of a roof was peeled and wrapped ar (BTV)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
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 Plattsburgh been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Plattsburgh from any of the 12 tornadoes since 1950, though 7 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Plattsburgh
What the record shows near Plattsburgh
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Plattsburgh, with 3 of the 12 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Plattsburgh record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Plattsburgh, 8 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Plattsburgh is rated EF2, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Plattsburgh has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2025 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.