How many tornadoes has Poughkeepsie, NY had?
Poughkeepsie has had 39 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Poughkeepsie?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Poughkeepsie was an EF0 on August 9, 2024.
When is tornado season in Poughkeepsie?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Poughkeepsie, with 10 on record. April through June account for 18 of the 39 tornadoes on record near Poughkeepsie.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
39
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
May
10 on record
Per Year Avg
0.5
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Poughkeepsie
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
14 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
0
2022
2
2021
3
2020
3
2019
0
2018
3
2017
1
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1970s
7
1980s
7
1990s
5
2000s
7
2010s
4
2020s
9
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
14
EF1
18
EF2
6
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
2
Apr
2
May
10
Jun
6
Jul
9
Aug
5
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Poughkeepsie
10 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Poughkeepsie since 1950, across 2 events. 26 injuries have been reported across all events. 1989 was the deadliest year on record near Poughkeepsie.
The deadliest single event was an F1 on November 16, 1989, which caused 9 fatalities along a 9.1-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Poughkeepsie
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 Poughkeepsie
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Poughkeepsie, with 9 of the 39 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Poughkeepsie record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Poughkeepsie, 32 reached EF0 or EF1 and 6 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Poughkeepsie is rated EF2, of which 6 are logged. A further 1 near Poughkeepsie is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Poughkeepsie has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 14 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 3, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Poughkeepsie, NY had?
Since 1950, 39 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Poughkeepsie. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Poughkeepsie?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Poughkeepsie was an F1 on November 16, 1989, which caused 9 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Poughkeepsie?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Poughkeepsie, with 10 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 Poughkeepsie?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Poughkeepsie was an EF0 on August 9, 2024.
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