Cattaraugus County, New York tornadoes

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19confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1961). Most recent: June 9, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 3 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total191950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJuly7 of 19
StrongestF3May 15, 1961
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries9whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Cattaraugus County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

70 Jan: 0Feb: 1Mar: 0Apr: 0May: 1Jun: 6Jul: 7Aug: 3Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

July is the peak month, with 7 of 19 tornadoes.

By time of day

90 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 1: 1: 16 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 0: 23 PM: 9: 1: 26 PM: 1: 0: 19 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 11970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 01980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 22010: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 119501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 3 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
4
EF1
9
EF2
3
EF3
3

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F3, May 15, 1961

3 mile path Longest path

84.1 miles, F3

June 20, 1969, whole path Widest

800 yards, EF2

July 24, 2010
Every tornado

All 19 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 9, 2025EF12.4 mi600 yd00
Jul 24, 2010EF17.78 mi100 yd00
Jul 24, 2010EF11.17 mi50 yd00
Jul 24, 2010EF27.62 mi800 yd00
Jul 26, 2009EF02.17 mi100 yd00
Jul 26, 2009EF112.88 mi100 yd00
Jun 13, 1994F23 mi33 yd01
Jun 13, 1994F11 mi17 yd00
Jul 17, 1992F10.5 mi20 yd00
Aug 28, 1990F00.5 mi60 yd02
Jun 29, 1980F110.1 mi40 yd00
Sep 18, 1977F111.7 mi100 yd00
Jun 5, 1975F00.5 mi17 yd00
Feb 24, 1975F10.5 mi100 yd02
Jun 20, 1969F384.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 6, 1968F231.8 mi250 yd04
Jul 24, 1967F311.4 mi250 yd00
Aug 17, 1965F00.1 mi300 yd00
May 15, 1961F33 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 15, 20265 ENE FranklinvilleNot yet rated
Apr 15, 20263 SSW Lime Lake-MachiasNot yet rated
Mar 31, 20264 SW Lime Lake-MachiasNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.