Record Amount Of Tornado Warnings Issued In New York

Yesterday was a very active weather day across Western New York and it led to a new record of Tornado warnings being issued by the National Weather Service in Buffalo.

The National Weather Service in Buffalo issued 18 different tornado warnings for different parts of the state yesterday as Beryl made its way across the region.

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There were also two confirmed tornados that touched down in Western New York as well.

An EF-0 Tornado was confirmed in Eden yesterday with winds of 85 miles per hour.

An EF01 Tornado was confirmed in Arkwright with winds of 110 miles per hour.

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The previous record for tornado warnings issued in a 24 period by the National Weather Service in Buffalo was 7 back on June 2nd of 1998.

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Here is a look at the deadliest tornados that have touched down in New York State history.

5 - September 3rd, 1993 - 2 people were killed - An EF1 tornado touched down in a corn field in Batavia and moved northeast. As the tornado crossed Route 5, it lifted a delivery van into the air and dropped it onto an oncoming tractor-trailer. Both drivers were killed instantly.

4 - October 14th, 1989 - 2 people were killed - An EF2 tornado moved through McDonough for around 2 miles. The tornado grew to about 300 feet in length and injured three people while killing two others.

3 - May 2nd, 1982 - 2 people were killed - An EF3 tornado moved through Sherman, New York for around 28 miles. The tornado reached 450 feet in width and killed two people.

2 - July 8th, 2014 - 4 people were killed - An EF2 tornado touched down in Smithfield just 2 miles to the northeast of Peterboro. This tornado moved 2.5 miles and a path and resulted in 4 fatalities in Smithfield. Three homes were destroyed and 5 additional homes sustained significant damage.

1 - November 16th, 1989 - 9 killed were killed - An EF1 tornado touched down near Monroe New York, and moved for 9 miles killing 9 people on the ground. 18 people were also injured and this tornado caused nearly $25 million dollars in damage.

Strongest Tornados To Ever Touch Down In New York State

Generally speaking, tornadoes aren't a common occurrence in New York state. Tornados do still happen. Here's a look at some of the strongest storms:

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On July 8, 2021, a tornado touched down at Woods Valley Ski Area and then twisted its way northeast into downtown Westernville. The tornado caused considerable damage along Main Street. Roofs were blown off houses, trees were uprooted, there were downed powerlines and they were without power for days. Thankfully there were no fatalities. Here we have exclusive photos that show the scary strength of the storm.

Gallery Credit: Cindy McMullen