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Troy, NY Tornado History — 33 Tornadoes Since 1950

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

How many tornadoes has Troy, NY had?

Troy has had 33 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Troy?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Troy was an EF1 on August 29, 2020.

When is tornado season in Troy?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Troy, with 10 on record. April through June account for 15 of the 33 tornadoes on record near Troy.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
33
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
12.1% of total
Peak Month
May
10 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Troy

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 8 total, averaging 0.4 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 1
1970s 5
1980s 3
1990s 9
2000s 7
2010s 6
2020s 2

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 14
EF2 4
EF3 4

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 1
May 10
Jun 4
Jul 10
Aug 6
Sep 1
Oct 0
Nov 1
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Troy been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Troy from any of the 33 tornadoes since 1950, though 96 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Troy

Costliest Tornado
F3 on June 24, 1960 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF2 on May 29, 2013 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on June 16, 1974 — 49.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 29, 2020.

What the record shows near Troy

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Troy, with 9 of the 33 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Troy record runs from the 1960s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Troy, 25 reached EF0 or EF1 and 8 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Troy is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Troy has averaged 0.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 8 in total. 2013 was the busiest of them with 2, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Troy, NY had?
Since 1950, 33 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Troy. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Troy?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Troy, with 10 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 Troy?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Troy was an EF1 on August 29, 2020.
How do I get tornado warnings for Troy?
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