Tornadoes in Columbia County
The Storm Prediction Center records 14 tornadoes whose paths touched Columbia County, New York between 1973 and 2010. They killed 4 people and injured 45. The busiest month is July, with 10 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 28 August 1973. The most recent was on 17 November 2010.
- 14tornadoes
- 4deaths
- 45injuries
- 221per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Columbia County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 4 | 29% |
| F1 / EF1 | 6 | 43% |
| F2 / EF2 | 3 | 21% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 7% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Columbia County tornadoes over time
The 2010s only run to 2010, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 1 |
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 0 |
| May | 1 |
| Jun | 0 |
| Jul | 10 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Columbia County
- Deadliest and Strongest: East Nassau, New York tornado28 August 1973, F4, 4 deaths, 36 injuries, 9.8 miles long
- Longest path: New York tornado29 May 1995, F2, 5 injuries, 15 miles long
- Most recent: New York tornado17 November 2010, EF1, 1.9 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Columbia County
- East Nassau, New York tornado28 August 1973, F4, 4 deaths, 36 injuries, 9.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.