National Weather ServiceNew YorkSevere Thunderstorm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in New York
The National Weather Service issued 316 severe thunderstorm warnings for New York in 2025 and 442 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 25th most of any state. 2026 through September: 454, 6% above the average of 429 for those months in 2008-2025. Cayuga was covered most often (545 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm warnings does New York get?
Every severe thunderstorm warning that covered part of New York. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 454 |
| 2025 | 316 |
| 2024 | 444 |
| 2023 | 523 |
| 2022 | 406 |
| 2021 | 576 |
| 2020 | 452 |
| 2019 | 545 |
| 2018 | 282 |
| 2017 | 484 |
| 2016 | 296 |
| 2015 | 230 |
| 2014 | 352 |
| 2013 | 418 |
| 2012 | 422 |
| 2011 | 601 |
| 2010 | 365 |
| 2009 | 495 |
| 2008 | 745 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does New York get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in New York?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayuga | 545 | 140 | September 13, 2026 |
| Rensselaer | 524 | 75 | August 27, 2026 |
| Broome | 516 | 130 | September 3, 2026 |
| Chenango | 505 | 97 | September 3, 2026 |
| Saratoga | 491 | 73 | August 27, 2026 |
| Delaware | 487 | 110 | September 3, 2026 |
| Columbia | 479 | 80 | August 27, 2026 |
| Tioga | 436 | 107 | September 3, 2026 |
| Washington | 435 | 63 | August 27, 2026 |
| Dutchess | 425 | 72 | August 8, 2026 |
| Cortland | 419 | 95 | September 13, 2026 |
| Oneida | 419 | 91 | September 13, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest severe thunderstorm warnings for New York in AreaZine's record
NWS BinghamtonWarningSeptember 13, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Madison, Oneida and Onondaga, NY
Expired 7:15 p.m. EDT, September 13, 2026
NWS BurlingtonWarningSeptember 13, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Franklin and St. Lawrence, NY
Expired 6:30 p.m. EDT, September 13, 2026
NWS BinghamtonWarningSeptember 13, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Cayuga and Onondaga, NY
Expired 3:45 p.m. EDT, September 13, 2026
NWS BuffaloWarningSeptember 13, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Erie, Genesee, Niagara and 1 more, NY
Expired 2:15 p.m. EDT, September 13, 2026
NWS BuffaloWarningSeptember 2, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Cattaraugus and Chautauqua, NY
Expired 11:15 p.m. EDT, September 2, 2026
NWS BinghamtonWarningSeptember 2, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Broome, Chenango, Delaware County and 6 more, NY and PA
Expired 10:45 p.m. EDT, September 2, 2026
NWS BuffaloWarningSeptember 2, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Jefferson, NY
Expired 10:15 p.m. EDT, September 2, 2026
NWS BinghamtonWarningSeptember 2, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Chemung and Bradford, NY and PA
Expired 10:00 p.m. EDT, September 2, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a severe thunderstorm warning?
A severe thunderstorm warning means a storm is producing, or is about to produce, hail one inch across or larger and/or winds of 58 mph or more. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in New York.