Tornado History
Cattaraugus Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Cattaraugus, New York. The records below identify 18 tornadoes from 1961 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $13.4M, with 0 deaths and 4 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Cattaraugus, New York
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Cattaraugus, New York with 0 deaths
2010 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 12.88 miles in Cattaraugus, New York
Widest tornado: 800.0 yards in Cattaraugus, New York
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Jul 24, 2010
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Cattaraugus, New York, July is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2010 was the most active year with 3 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 2010 with at least $10.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 1961 | F3 | Cattaraugus, New York | 3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 24, 1967 | F3 | Cattaraugus, New York | 11.4 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 24, 2010 | EF2 | Cattaraugus, New York | 7.62 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 | $7.0M |
| September 18, 1977 | F1 | Cattaraugus, New York | 11.7 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| July 24, 2010 | EF1 | Cattaraugus, New York | 7.78 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.0M |
| July 24, 2010 | EF1 | Cattaraugus, New York | 1.17 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| July 26, 2009 | EF1 | Cattaraugus, New York | 12.88 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| February 24, 1975 | F1 | Cattaraugus, New York | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| June 29, 1980 | F1 | Cattaraugus, New York | 10.1 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 17, 1992 | F1 | Cattaraugus, New York | 0.5 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 9, 2025 | EF1 | Cattaraugus, New York | 2.4 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 31, 2026 | EF1 | Cattaraugus, New York | 1.4 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.