Suffolk County, New York
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
32
Tornado reports
107
Hail reports
253
Floods since 1996
880
All events
9
Deaths
$57.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Suffolk County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 31 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
A person struck by lightning sheltering under a tree at Sunken Meadow Park resulting in one fatality.
Low level instability and convergence along a sea breeze front might have produced a dust devil that resulted in the death of 1 Sky Diver, and injured another.
A persistent south to southwest wind helped to generate rough seas on the ocean on Tuesday the 20th. These rough seas acted to help produce rip currents along the South Shore of Long Island. A 12-year old boy swimming in the surf at Dolphin Beach in East Quogue was caught in a ri…
A house caught on fire due to a lightning strike. Firefighters reported the roof had collapsed by the time of arrival. A dozen firefighters had to be treated for heat exhaustion fighting the fire.
Flash flooding resulted in an estimated $3,234,712 in damages across Suffolk County. This estimate is based on FEMA grant money awarded under the Individuals and Household Program (IHP), which includes funds for both housing assistance and other needs.
The Sagtikos Parkway southbound was closed at Exit S2, Crooked Hill Rd., in Brentwood due to flooding. Storm total rainfall amounts reported in Suffolk County ranged from 0.14 inches in Montauk to 13.27 inches at Islip/MacArthur Airport with a 24 hour rainfall record of 13.78 inc…
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Multiple trees and wires down across Rocky Point.
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Video of wires down causing a fire on Gully Road in Wading River.
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Video of multiple trees down across Wading River.
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Mesonet site DVI03260 in Shoreham measured a 66 mph wind gust.
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Multiple trees and wires down across Ridge NY.
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Multiple trees and wires down in Middle Island.
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Large tree down on Wading River Road in Manorville.
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Widespread trees and wires down across Shirley, Mastic and Mastic Beach.
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Picture of large tree down on South Country Road in Remsenburg.
Lightning Lightning
House struck by lightning on Melissa Path in Center Moriches.
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Multiple trees down and knocked over along and in the vicinity of Brookside Court between Strong Avenue and Great Neck Road.
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Mesonet site XEAT at Eatons Neck measured a 53 knot wind gust.
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Large tree fell across Deer Park Ave in North Babylon blocking road. Time estimated by radar.
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Mesonet site at West Gilgo measured a 63 mph wind gust.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Car stuck in flood waters on Bartley Lane and Andrea Lane.
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Reports of several feet of water at the intersection of Locust Ave and Bourne Blvd.
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Oakdale-Bohemia Roadd flooded. No cars can pass, cars stuck.
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Law enforcement reports numerous road closures from Medford to North Bellport.
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Law enforcement reports multiple roads closed throughout Holbrook due to flooding.
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Video showing an SUV with floodwaters up to the windows in a parking lot.
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Moriches Middle Island Road flooded in several spots stretching across the whole road near Shirley Airport.
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Numerous trees down at the Sundance Stables in Manorville.
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Multiple reports of downed trees and wires on Wading River Road north of the LIE.
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Large tree snapped in half and fell onto two parked cars. The cars were not occupied.
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COOP observer measured a 60 mph wind gust.
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Several large tree branches down across Colonial Street in Elwood NY.
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Large tree down and uprooted on Bayley Place at Hayrick Lane in Commack NY.
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ASOS site KISP and Islip Aiport measured a 60 mph wind gust.
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Mesonet site in Asharoken measured a 53 knot wind gust.
Hail Hail
Picture of 1.00 inch hail off Clancy Road in Manorville.
Hail Hail
NWS Employee measured nickel sized hail in Yaphank.
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Report of basement flooding and car stuck in flooding with water in the vehicle on Adirondack Drive.
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Fire department responding to home with basement flooding with several feet of water.
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Vehicle stranded in flood waters at NY 347 and NY 111.
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Flowing flood waters on High Street that is beginning to enter homes.
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Small landslide reported at the Bell Harbour Mews apartments with flood waters continue to rise.
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Fire department closing Edgewood Ave due to rising flood waters. Road is impassable.
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Basement flooding with fire department responding to the home.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 47 | 0 |
| 2023 | 27 | 0 |
| 2022 | 38 | 1 |
| 2021 | 28 | 5 |
| 2020 | 23 | 0 |
| 2019 | 77 | 1 |
| 2018 | 28 | 2 |
| 2017 | 14 | 0 |
| 2016 | 33 | 1 |
| 2015 | 49 | 0 |
| 2014 | 26 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 29 | 1 |
| 2011 | 26 | 1 |
| 2010 | 42 | 0 |
| 2009 | 17 | 0 |
| 2008 | 69 | 0 |
| 2007 | 12 | 1 |
| 2006 | 19 | 1 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 20 | 2 |
| 2000 | 28 | 1 |
| 1999 | 15 | 1 |
| 1998 | 35 | 3 |
| 1997 | 17 | 1 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 11 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 2 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 9 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 7 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
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