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Tornado History
Sullivan Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Sullivan, New York. The records below identify 12 tornadoes from 1961 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $29.8M, with 0 deaths and 10 injuries recorded across the listed events.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Check any addressKey Tornado Facts for Sullivan, New York
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Sullivan, New York with 0 deaths
1996 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 15.96 miles in Sullivan, New York
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Sullivan, New York
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Sep 28, 1996
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Sullivan, New York, June is the most active month with 3 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1996 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 1989 with at least $25.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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 9, 1961 | F2 | Sullivan, New York | 6.8 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 4 | $2.5M |
| June 9, 1972 | F2 | Sullivan, New York | 0.3 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| April 22, 2023 | EF2 | Sullivan, New York | 9.95 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| November 16, 1989 | F1 | Sullivan, New York | 1.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25.0M |
| September 28, 1996 | F1 | Sullivan, New York | 1.8 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 1 | $500K |
| September 28, 1996 | F1 | Sullivan, New York | 1.7 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $500K |
| June 16, 1986 | F1 | Sullivan, New York | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| October 13, 1990 | F1 | Sullivan, New York | 3 mi | 107 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 21, 2003 | F1 | Sullivan, New York | 3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| July 13, 2014 | EF1 | Sullivan, New York | 0.75 mi | 270 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| June 2, 2000 | F0 | Sullivan, New York | 1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| September 25, 2025 | EF0 | Sullivan, New York | 15.96 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $12K |
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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.