Tornado History
Buffalo Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Buffalo, New York as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 2 matching records from 2017 through 2024. The strongest matching rating is EF1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is August 5, 2024, and minimum reported property damage totals $4K.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Buffalo, New York
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
October is the peak tornado month with 1 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF0 in Buffalo, New York with 0 deaths
2017 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (1 events)
Longest tornado: 1.4 miles in Buffalo, New York
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Buffalo, New York
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Oct 31, 2017
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Buffalo, New York, October is the most active month with 1 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2017 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2017 with at least $4K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2024 | EF1 | Erie, New York | 1.4 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| October 31, 2017 | EF0 | Erie, New York | 0.4 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $4K |
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Source And Limits
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.