Chemung County tornado history

6 tornadoes touched Chemung County, New York between 1950 and 2025 — about 0.1 a year. The strongest was rated F3 (May 2, 1983).

6tornadoes since 1950

F3strongest rating

0killed · 6 injured

15 milongest path · 1983

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

By rating

(E)F00

(E)F14

(E)F21

(E)F31

(E)F40

(E)F50

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Peak month: July.

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Date	Rating	Path	Width	Injured
May 2, 1983	F3	15 mi	300 yd	6
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	0.9 mi	300 yd	0
Jul 26, 2012	EF1	13.8 mi	300 yd	0
Jul 26, 2012	EF1	8.8 mi	600 yd	0
Sep 2, 2014	EF1	6 mi	150 yd	0
Nov 16, 2006	F1	0.5 mi	100 yd	0

Date	Rating	Path	Width	Injured
Sep 2, 2014	EF1	6 mi	150 yd	0
Jul 26, 2012	EF1	8.8 mi	600 yd	0
Jul 26, 2012	EF1	13.8 mi	300 yd	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	0.9 mi	300 yd	0
Nov 16, 2006	F1	0.5 mi	100 yd	0
May 2, 1983	F3	15 mi	300 yd	6

How many tornadoes has Chemung County, New York had?

6 tornadoes touched Chemung 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 Chemung County?

The strongest rating recorded was F3 on May 2, 1983, with a 15-mile path.

When is tornado season in Chemung County?

Most of its tornadoes happened in July (2 of 6). 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).