Tornado Touch Down Confirmed In Western New York

It was a wild weather day in Western New York this past Tuesday, and officials with the National Weather Service in Buffalo confirmed that a tornado did in fact touchdown in Western New York on Tuesday.

Confirmed Tornado In Western New York

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has confirmed that a tornado did touch down in Western New York during Tuesday's storm. The tornado was on the ground for 3 minutes and reached wind speeds of 107 miles per hour, making it an EF-1 tornado.

How Common Are Tornadoes In New York?

On average, there are between 8 and 10 confirmed tornadoes in New York State each year. That number has jumped to an average of around 16 per year since the 1990s, with over 20 tornadoes confirmed in 2024.

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Most of the tornadoes reported are considered to be on the weaker side with ratings of EF-0 and EF-1. The largest tornado ever reported in New York State was an EF-4 tornado reported in the 1980s.

Check out the most dangerous tornadoes in New York State history.