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West Seneca, NY Tornado History — 34 Tornadoes Since 1950

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

How many tornadoes has West Seneca, NY had?

West Seneca has had 34 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near West Seneca?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of West Seneca was an EF0 on September 9, 2024.

When is tornado season in West Seneca?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near West Seneca, with 11 on record. April through June account for 9 of the 34 tornadoes on record near West Seneca.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
34
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
2.9% of total
Peak Month
July
11 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near West Seneca

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 11 total, averaging 0.6 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 5
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 1
2019 0
2018 1
2017 3
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 1
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1960s 5
1970s 4
1980s 1
1990s 10
2000s 3
2010s 4
2020s 6

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 15
EF1 12
EF2 6
EF3 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 2
May 3
Jun 4
Jul 11
Aug 7
Sep 5
Oct 2
Nov 0
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near West Seneca been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of West Seneca from any of the 34 tornadoes since 1950, though 6 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near West Seneca

Costliest Tornado
F2 on July 30, 1987 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF2 on July 20, 2017 — 700 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on May 2, 1972 — 12.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 9, 2024.

What the record shows near West Seneca

The 1990s were the busiest decade near West Seneca, with 10 of the 34 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The West Seneca record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near West Seneca, 27 reached EF0 or EF1 and 7 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near West Seneca is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years West Seneca has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 11 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 5, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has West Seneca, NY had?
Since 1950, 34 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of West Seneca. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in West Seneca?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near West Seneca, with 11 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 West Seneca?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of West Seneca was an EF0 on September 9, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for West Seneca?
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