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 strong to 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. April through June account for 15 of the 44 tornadoes on record near Rome.
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.
What storm spotters reported near Rome
2 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Rome and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on June 21, 2025 and the most recent on September 4, 2025. They are already counted in the Rome totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.
A thunderstorm moved through far Northern Oneida County around 6 PM on September 4th. It had broad rotation that tightened up as it approached Ava NY. A weak tornado to (BGM)
Rotation in a kink in the line of severe storms generated an EF1 tornado in a 4.74 mile path from just south of Westmoreland... through the western edge of the Hamilton (BGM)
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
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 near Rome.
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
What the record shows near Rome
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Rome, with 14 of the 44 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Rome record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Rome, 39 reached EF0 or EF1 and 5 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Rome is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Rome has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 28 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 5, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.