Chenango County, New York tornadoes

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17confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1989). Most recent: July 15, 2024, EF1. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total171950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthMay5 of 17
StrongestF2Oct 14, 1989
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries5whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

50 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 4May: 5Jun: 2Jul: 2Aug: 1Sep: 1Oct: 1Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 5 of 17 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 2: 13 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 0: 2: 23 PM: 1: 3: 46 PM: 1: 0: 09 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 3: 02000: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 4: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 019501960197019801990200020102020

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: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
6
EF1
8
EF2
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

Every tornado

All 17 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 15, 2024EF18.69 mi250 yd00
Sep 2, 2014EF10.1 mi50 yd00
Apr 19, 2013EF03.2 mi200 yd00
Jul 29, 2011EF00.27 mi175 yd00
Apr 28, 2011EF13.47 mi100 yd00
Apr 28, 2011EF13.39 mi150 yd00
Apr 28, 2011EF27.37 mi400 yd00
Aug 29, 2003F11 mi50 yd00
Jun 5, 2002F01.1 mi300 yd00
Jun 2, 1998F10.3 mi100 yd00
May 31, 1998F00.5 mi80 yd00
May 31, 1998F21 mi1,500 yd00
Nov 8, 1996F01.2 mi200 yd00
May 15, 1993F12.5 mi127 yd02
May 2, 1992F00.2 mi50 yd00
May 2, 1992F11 mi100 yd00
Oct 14, 1989F22 mi300 yd23
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jul 21, 20265 SSE GreeneNot 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 12, 2026.