How many tornadoes has West Albany, NY had?
West Albany has had 33 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near West Albany?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of West Albany was an EF1 on August 29, 2020.
When is tornado season in West Albany?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near West Albany, with 13 on record. April through June account for 14 of the 33 tornadoes on record near West Albany.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
33
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
15.2% of total
Peak Month
July
13 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near West Albany
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
7 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
2
2019
0
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
8
2010s
5
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
12
EF2
5
EF3
4
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
10
Jun
4
Jul
13
Aug
5
Sep
1
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near West Albany been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of West Albany from any of the 33 tornadoes since 1950, though 116 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near West Albany
Costliest Tornado
F4 on July 10, 1989 — 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 West Albany
The 1990s were the busiest decade near West Albany, with 9 of the 33 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The West Albany record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near West Albany, 23 reached EF0 or EF1 and 10 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near West Albany is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years West Albany has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 7 in total. 2013 was the busiest of them with 2, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has West Albany, NY had?
Since 1950, 33 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of West Albany. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in West Albany?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near West Albany, with 13 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.
Has West Albany been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of West Albany, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near West Albany?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of West Albany was an EF1 on August 29, 2020.
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