Since official records began in 1950, the state of New York has recorded tornadoes in every year except for 1950, 1951, and 1953. Even these absences are probably due to incomplete data rather than an actual lack of tornadoes, as most F0 and F1 intensity tornadoes were missed at this point in history.
New York City was hit by known tornadoes in the years 1985, 1990, 1995, 2003, 2007, 2010, 2011, and 2012. In 2010 the city was hit by three tornadoes, including two on September 16, one of which was a killer. The strongest tornado to hit the city was an EF2 on August 8, 2007.
In the past ten years, there have been around 40-50 tornadoes that have touched down in New York State. Tornadoes in New York are relatively rare compared to states like Oklahoma or Texas.
Yes. Both New York State and New York City have had tornadoes.
Yes. The states of New York gets a few tornadoes each year, most of them weak. New York City has also had a few tornadoes, at least one of which was a killer.
Yes, tornadoes can occur in New York. While less common than in the central US "Tornado Alley", New York does experience tornadoes, with an average of 9 tornadoes touching down each year in the state.
There were 2 tornadoes in New York in 2008.
Not really. While tornadoes do occur in New York, strong tornadoes are rare and deaths are even less common.
Yes, all 50 states have had tornadoes. New York averages 5 each year.
there have been several tornadoes in new jersery
There were 8 recorded tornadoes in New York in 2012.
It is inevitable that eastern New York will see tornadoes eventually, but currently, as of late October 2012 the risk of tornadoes is negligible. The main threat facing New York is Hurricane Sandy.
yes but barely
The state of New York averages about 10 tornadoes each year.