Tornado History
Saratoga Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Saratoga, New York. The records below identify 13 tornadoes from 1974 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $60.4M, with 0 deaths and 71 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Saratoga, New York
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Saratoga, New York with 0 deaths
1989 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 8.36 miles in Saratoga, New York
Widest tornado: 970.0 yards in Saratoga, New York
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Nov 16, 1989
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Saratoga, 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: 1989 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 $60.0M 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 31, 1998 | F3 | Saratoga, New York | 4.7 mi | 970 yd | 0 | 68 | $60.0M |
| November 16, 1989 | F1 | Saratoga, New York | 0.3 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| August 29, 2020 | EF1 | Saratoga, New York | 0.26 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 1 | $35K |
| July 29, 1974 | F1 | Saratoga, New York | 0.1 mi | 83 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 29, 2013 | EF1 | Saratoga, New York | 0.75 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 21, 2019 | EF1 | Saratoga, New York | 0.38 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 15, 2020 | EF1 | Saratoga, New York | 1.78 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 16, 2024 | EF1 | Saratoga, New York | 8.36 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 1 | N/A |
| November 16, 1989 | F0 | Saratoga, New York | 0.1 mi | 23 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 5, 1992 | F0 | Saratoga, New York | 1 mi | 23 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 5, 1992 | F0 | Saratoga, New York | 1.5 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 9, 1978 | Unknown | Saratoga, New York | 0 mi | 33 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.