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.
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Key Tornado Statistics
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.
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.
Summary: 2024 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 1979 with at least $250K 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 28, 1973 | F2 | Hamilton, New York | 2.3 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| September 3, 1993 | F1 | Hamilton, New York | 6 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 16, 2024 | EF1 | Hamilton, New York | 1.53 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 16, 2024 | EF1 | Hamilton, New York | 0.51 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 16, 2024 | EF1 | Hamilton, New York | 2.09 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 21, 1979 | F0 | Hamilton, New York | 2 mi | 267 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| November 16, 1989 | F0 | Hamilton, New York | 1.7 mi | 100 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.