How many tornadoes has Syracuse, NY had?
Syracuse has had 22 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Syracuse?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Syracuse was an EF1 on July 16, 2024, causing 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Syracuse?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Syracuse, with 8 on record. April through June account for 9 of the 22 tornadoes on record near Syracuse.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
22
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
13.6% of total
Peak Month
July
8 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Syracuse
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
3 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
1
2009
1
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1960s
4
1980s
4
1990s
8
2000s
4
2010s
1
2020s
1
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
11
EF1
8
EF3
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
1
May
4
Jun
4
Jul
8
Aug
2
Sep
3
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Syracuse
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Syracuse since 1950, across 2 events. 5 injuries have been reported across all events. 2024 was the deadliest year on record near Syracuse.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on May 2, 1983, which caused 1 fatality along a 20.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Syracuse
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on May 2, 1983 — 1 fatality, 20.0 mi path, 200 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on May 2, 1983 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on September 9, 1960 — 250 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on May 2, 1983 — 20.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on July 16, 2024 — 1 fatality.
What the record shows near Syracuse
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Syracuse, with 8 of the 22 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Syracuse record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Syracuse, 19 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Syracuse is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Syracuse has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2009 was the busiest of them with 1, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Syracuse, NY had?
Since 1950, 22 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Syracuse. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Syracuse?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Syracuse was an F3 on May 2, 1983, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Syracuse?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Syracuse, 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 Syracuse?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Syracuse was an EF1 on July 16, 2024.
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