National Weather ServiceNew YorkTornado WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Tornado Warnings in New York
The National Weather Service issued 20 tornado warnings for New York in 2025 and 25 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 29th most of any state. 2026 through September: 41, 73% above the average of 24 for those months in 2008-2025. Delaware was covered most often (43 times since 2008).
How many tornado warnings does New York get?
Every tornado warning that covered part of New York. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 41 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2024 | 67 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2011 | 57 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2008 | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 43 | 12 | August 27, 2026 |
| Oneida | 39 | 17 | September 4, 2025 |
| Madison | 38 | 15 | September 3, 2026 |
| Sullivan | 36 | 8 | July 21, 2026 |
| Cattaraugus | 34 | 7 | June 18, 2026 |
| Chenango | 31 | 10 | September 3, 2026 |
| Cayuga | 28 | 14 | September 3, 2026 |
| Onondaga | 25 | 10 | September 3, 2026 |
| Cortland | 23 | 8 | September 3, 2026 |
| Otsego | 23 | 8 | July 21, 2026 |
| Hamilton | 22 | 3 | August 27, 2026 |
| Herkimer | 22 | 3 | August 11, 2024 |
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 tornado warnings for New York in AreaZine's record
NWS BinghamtonWarningSeptember 2, 2026
Tornado Warning: Cayuga and Onondaga, NY
Expired 9:15 p.m. EDT, September 2, 2026
NWS BuffaloWarningSeptember 2, 2026
Tornado Warning: Allegany, Livingston and Wyoming County, NY
Expired 8:30 p.m. EDT, September 2, 2026
NWS BuffaloWarningSeptember 2, 2026
Tornado Warning: Genesee, Monroe and Orleans, NY
Expired 7:30 p.m. EDT, September 2, 2026
NWS AlbanyWarningAugust 27, 2026
Tornado Warning: Ulster, NY
Expired 6:45 p.m. EDT, August 27, 2026
NWS BinghamtonWarningJuly 21, 2026
Tornado Warning: Sullivan and Wayne, NY and PA
Expired 3:15 p.m. EDT, July 21, 2026
NWS BinghamtonWarningJuly 21, 2026
Tornado Warning: Otsego, NY
Expired 2:45 p.m. EDT, July 21, 2026
NWS BinghamtonWarningJuly 18, 2026
Tornado Warning: Delaware County and Sullivan, NY
Expired 7:15 p.m. EDT, July 18, 2026
NWS BuffaloWarningJuly 18, 2026
Tornado Warning: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe and 1 more, NY
Expired 3:15 p.m. EDT, July 18, 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 tornado warning?
The NWS issues a tornado warning when a tornado has been seen or weather radar indicates one in the warned area. Warnings are drawn as polygons around the storm's path and usually last 30 to 60 minutes. 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.