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Smithtown, NY Tornado History — 30 Tornadoes Since 1950

New York · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Smithtown, NY had?

Smithtown has had 30 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Smithtown?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Smithtown was an EF0 on November 13, 2021.

When is tornado season in Smithtown?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Smithtown, with 8 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 30 tornadoes on record near Smithtown.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
30
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
August
8 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Smithtown

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 12 total, averaging 0.6 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 4
2020 1
2019 1
2018 2
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 1
2011 1
2010 1
2009 0
2008 0
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1970s 7
1980s 1
1990s 7
2000s 3
2010s 6
2020s 5

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 13
EF1 13
EF2 4

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 0
Jun 6
Jul 5
Aug 8
Sep 5
Oct 2
Nov 4
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Smithtown been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Smithtown from any of the 30 tornadoes since 1950, though 4 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Smithtown

Costliest Tornado
EF1 on June 24, 2010 — $3.2M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F1 on June 30, 1998 — 300 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on November 13, 2021 — 13.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on November 13, 2021.

What the record shows near Smithtown

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Smithtown, with 7 of the 30 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Smithtown record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Smithtown, 26 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Smithtown is rated EF2, of which 4 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Smithtown has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 12 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 4, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Smithtown, NY had?
Since 1950, 30 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Smithtown. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Smithtown?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Smithtown, with 8 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 Smithtown?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Smithtown was an EF0 on November 13, 2021.
How do I get tornado warnings for Smithtown?
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