Suffolk County, New York tornadoes

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32confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1958). Most recent: September 25, 2022, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total321950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthAugust11 of 32
StrongestF2Jul 10, 1989
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries2whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

110 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 0May: 0Jun: 6Jul: 3Aug: 11Sep: 5Oct: 2Nov: 5Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

August is the peak month, with 11 of 32 tornadoes.

By time of day

80 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 0: 1: 16 AM: 3: 2: 09 AM: 0: 3: 212 PM: 1: 0: 83 PM: 2: 2: 16 PM: 1: 0: 09 PM: 2: 0: 212 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11980: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 3: 12000: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 02010: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 12020: 0: 5: 1: 0: 0: 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.

By rating

EF0
18
EF1
12
EF2
2

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

F2, July 10, 1989

0.2 mile path Longest path

8.2 miles, EF0

November 13, 2021, whole path Widest

300 yards, F1

June 30, 1998
Every tornado

All 32 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Sep 25, 2022EF02.1 mi75 yd00
Nov 13, 2021EF08.2 mi35 yd00
Nov 13, 2021EF03.5 mi35 yd00
Nov 13, 2021EF15.3 mi50 yd00
Nov 13, 2021EF01.28 mi35 yd00
Nov 13, 2021EF00.52 mi50 yd00
Sep 2, 2019EF01.63 mi50 yd00
Oct 29, 2018EF11.96 mi100 yd00
Oct 2, 2018EF00.22 mi200 yd00
Aug 10, 2016EF00.38 mi40 yd00
Aug 10, 2012EF05.57 mi150 yd00
Aug 28, 2011EF04 mi220 yd00
Jul 18, 2007EF10.67 mi150 yd00
Aug 25, 2006F00.3 mi150 yd00
Jun 30, 2001F00.1 mi40 yd00
Jun 30, 2001F00.1 mi50 yd00
Sep 15, 2000F10.1 mi20 yd00
Aug 8, 1999F24 mi300 yd01
Jun 30, 1998F10.3 mi80 yd00
Jun 30, 1998F00.1 mi100 yd00
Jun 30, 1998F10.3 mi300 yd00
Jun 26, 1997F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jul 23, 1995F00.1 mi33 yd00
Aug 19, 1991F10.2 mi100 yd00
Aug 19, 1991F10.2 mi40 yd00
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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.