Rome, NY Tornado History — 44 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Rome, NY had?
Rome has had 44 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Rome?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Rome was an EF0 on September 4, 2025.
When is tornado season in Rome?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Rome, with 18 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Rome
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 28 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
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 Rome
9 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Rome since 1950, across 4 events. 4 injuries have been reported across all events. 2014 was the deadliest year on record.
The deadliest single event was an EF2 on July 8, 2014, which caused 4 fatalities along a 2.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Rome
About Tornadoes in Rome
This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Within a 25-mile radius of Rome, New York, 44 tornadoes have been documented since 1950, according to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. The frequency of these events has increased notably in recent decades, with 14 tornadoes recorded in the 2020s and 13 in the 2010s, compared to just one in the 1970s and three in the 1960s. This uptick may reflect improvements in detection technology and reporting practices rather than necessarily indicating a change in actual tornado occurrence.
July stands out as the peak month for tornado activity in the area, accounting for 18 of the 44 recorded events. This seasonal pattern aligns with typical summer convective weather patterns across the Northeast, when warm, humid air masses can support the development of severe thunderstorms. The majority of tornadoes near Rome have been relatively weak, with 17 rated EF0 and 22 rated EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which measures tornado intensity based on damage. However, the area has experienced five stronger tornadoes: three rated EF2 and two rated EF3.
The deadliest tornado on record occurred on July 8, 2014, when an EF2 tornado resulted in four fatalities along a 2.5-mile path with a maximum width of 235 yards and caused $600,000 in property damage. The costliest event was an F3 tornado on May 3, 1983, which carved a 3.0-mile path up to 450 yards wide and caused $27.5 million in property damage, though fortunately no fatalities were reported. More recently, an EF3 tornado on August 7, 2023, traveled 16.0 miles with a maximum width of 700 yards—the widest tornado on record for the area—causing $1.5 million in damage but no deaths.
The longest-tracked tornado near Rome was an F2 that traveled 17.0 miles on July 23, 1990, with a relatively narrow maximum width of 77 yards and $27,500 in damage. The most recent tornado as of this writing was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which traveled 3.0 miles, reached 100 yards in width, and caused $12,500 in property damage with no fatalities.