Smithtown, NY Tornado History — 30 Tornadoes Since 1950
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
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.
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 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
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.