Shirley, NY Tornado History — 26 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Shirley, NY had?
Shirley has had 26 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Shirley?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Shirley was an EF0 on September 25, 2022.
When is tornado season in Shirley?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Shirley, with 8 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 26 tornadoes on record near Shirley.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Shirley
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 12 total, averaging 0.6 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
Have any tornadoes near Shirley been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Shirley from any of the 26 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Shirley
What the record shows near Shirley
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Shirley, with 8 of the 26 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Shirley record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Shirley, 24 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Shirley is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Shirley has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 12 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 5, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.