Tornado History
Rensselaer Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Rensselaer, New York. The records below identify 10 tornadoes from 1973 through 2020, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $10.7M, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Rensselaer, New York
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Rensselaer, New York with 0 deaths
1992 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 20.3 miles in Rensselaer, New York
Widest tornado: 970.0 yards in Rensselaer, New York
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 2, 1992
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Rensselaer, New York, May 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: 1992 was the most active year with 2 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 1998 with at least $10.2M 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 31, 1998 | F2 | Rensselaer, New York | 20.3 mi | 970 yd | 0 | 0 | $10.0M |
| May 31, 1998 | F2 | Rensselaer, New York | 8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $175K |
| August 28, 1973 | F2 | Rensselaer, New York | 2.3 mi | 83 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| May 2, 1992 | F1 | Rensselaer, New York | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 27, 1994 | F1 | Rensselaer, New York | 1.5 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| July 21, 2003 | F1 | Rensselaer, New York | 4.8 mi | 90 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| August 29, 2020 | EF1 | Rensselaer, New York | 2.17 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $45K |
| August 27, 1974 | F1 | Rensselaer, New York | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 2, 1992 | F1 | Rensselaer, New York | 0.5 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| November 16, 1989 | F0 | Rensselaer, New York | 0.1 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.