Albany County tornado history

8 tornadoes touched Albany County, New York between 1950 and 2025 — about 0.1 a year. The strongest was rated F4 (Jul 10, 1989).

8tornadoes since 1950

F4strongest rating

0killed · 35 injured

49.1 milongest path · 1974

(E)F0(E)F1(E)F2(E)F3(E)F4(E)F5· dots = start point only

By rating

(E)F03

(E)F12

(E)F20

(E)F32

(E)F41

(E)F50

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Peak month: May.

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Date	Rating	Path	Width	Injured
Jul 10, 1989	F4	42 mi	1,320 yd	20
Jun 16, 1974	F3	49.1 mi	67 yd	0
May 22, 2014	EF3	6.8 mi	440 yd	0
May 31, 1998	F1	3.5 mi	80 yd	0
Jun 30, 1973	F1	1.3 mi	10 yd	2
Aug 28, 1990	F0	0.3 mi	10 yd	0
Jul 11, 1980	F0	0.2 mi	133 yd	0
May 12, 1984	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	13

Date	Rating	Path	Width	Injured
May 22, 2014	EF3	6.8 mi	440 yd	0
May 31, 1998	F1	3.5 mi	80 yd	0
Aug 28, 1990	F0	0.3 mi	10 yd	0
Jul 10, 1989	F4	42 mi	1,320 yd	20
May 12, 1984	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	13
Jul 11, 1980	F0	0.2 mi	133 yd	0
Jun 16, 1974	F3	49.1 mi	67 yd	0
Jun 30, 1973	F1	1.3 mi	10 yd	2

How many tornadoes has Albany County, New York had?

8 tornadoes touched Albany County, New York between 1950 and 2025 in the NOAA Storm Prediction Center database — about 0.1 per year.

What was the strongest tornado in Albany County?

The strongest rating recorded was F4 on Jul 10, 1989, with a 42-mile path.

When is tornado season in Albany County?

Most of its tornadoes happened in May (3 of 8). Tornadoes can occur in any month, so keep alerts on year-round.

Right now: live tornado warnings map · alerts for your location. Dates link to that day’s full storm reports where available (2004 onward).