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Tornado History

Hamilton Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Hamilton, New York. The records below identify 7 tornadoes from 1973 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $250K, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes7
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries1
Property Damage$250K
Avg Length2.3 mi
Avg Width237 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Hamilton, New York

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Hamilton, New York with 0 deaths
2024 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 6 miles in Hamilton, New York
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Hamilton, New York
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Jul 16, 2024

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Hamilton, New York, July is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2024 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 3 recorded events.

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.

$250K$25K$2K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1979 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 August 28, 19731973F1 September 3, 19931993EF1 July 16, 20242024EF1 July 16, 20242024EF1 July 16, 20242024F0 July 21, 19791979F0 November 16, 19891989© OpenStreetMap contributors

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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
August 28, 1973F2Hamilton, New York2.3 mi150 yd00N/A
September 3, 1993F1Hamilton, New York6 mi440 yd00N/A
July 16, 2024EF1Hamilton, New York1.53 mi300 yd00N/A
July 16, 2024EF1Hamilton, New York0.51 mi200 yd00N/A
July 16, 2024EF1Hamilton, New York2.09 mi200 yd00N/A
July 21, 1979F0Hamilton, New York2 mi267 yd01$250K
November 16, 1989F0Hamilton, New York1.7 mi100 yd00N/A

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.