Tornado Alerts Near Laurel, NY 11948

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Laurel

There are currently no tornado warnings, watches, or severe thunderstorm alerts in effect for the Laurel area. This page updates every 60 seconds from the National Weather Service.

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Low

Average per year 0.3 tornados

Peak season month August

Total on record 16 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Laurel

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	2.1 mi × 75 yd	None	1 mi	Sep 25, 2022
EF0	Light damage	8.2 mi × 35 yd	None	8 mi	Nov 13, 2021
EF0	Light damage	3.5 mi × 35 yd	None	13 mi	Nov 13, 2021
EF1	Moderate damage	5.3 mi × 50 yd	None	20 mi	Nov 13, 2021
EF0	Light damage	1.3 mi × 35 yd	None	24 mi	Nov 13, 2021
EF0	Light damage	1.6 mi × 50 yd	None	17 mi	Sep 2, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 40 yd	None	3 mi	Aug 10, 2016
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 40 yd	None	7 mi	Jul 1, 2001
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	6 mi	Jul 1, 2001
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	30 mi	Jun 26, 1997
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 100 yd	None	14 mi	Aug 19, 1991
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 40 yd	None	5 mi	Aug 19, 1991
EF2	Considerable damage	0.2 mi × 40 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	15 mi	Jul 10, 1989
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 10 yd	None	9 mi	Aug 30, 1985
EF1	Moderate damage	2.3 mi × 13 yd	None	1 mi	Aug 5, 1981
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 10 yd	None	12 mi	Aug 10, 1979

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Laurel over 11 years

16

Total tornados on record

0.3

Average per year

EF2

Strongest recorded

Aug

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

9

EF1

6

EF2

1

EF3

0

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1979 2022

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF2 SUFFOLK, NE Jul 10, 1989

0.2 mi path 1 injured

EF1 SUFFOLK, NE Nov 13, 2021

5.3 mi path

EF1 SUFFOLK, NE Aug 5, 1981

2.3 mi path

EF1 SUFFOLK, NE Aug 10, 1979

1 mi path

EF1 SUFFOLK, NE Aug 30, 1985

1 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Laurel sees the most tornado activity in Aug. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

2%

Feb

3%

Mar

7%

Apr

10%

May

18%

Jun

16%

Jul

12%

PEAK

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Laurel

🛡️ Tornado Safety

What to know before, during, and after a tornado

⚠️ Tornado Watch

Meaning: Conditions are favorable for tornado development

Be prepared to take shelter. Stay alert for changing conditions.

🌪️ Tornado Warning

Meaning: A tornado has been spotted or detected on radar

TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY in your nearest safe shelter.

⚠️ Step 1

Tornado Watch — Be Prepared

Conditions are favorable for tornados. Monitor weather alerts, charge your phone, and review your shelter plan. Move vehicles into garages if possible.

🌪️ Step 2

Tornado Warning — Take Cover NOW

A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Move immediately to an interior room on the lowest floor (basement, bathroom, closet). Get under sturdy furniture. Stay away from windows.

🔍 Step 3

After a Tornado

Stay in your shelter until the warning expires. Check for injuries, avoid downed power lines, and watch for gas leaks. Document damage for insurance before cleanup.

Where to Shelter

✓ Best: Underground shelter or basement

✓ Good: Interior room on lowest floor

✓ Acceptable: Bathroom or closet (no exterior walls)

✓ If driving: Pull over, get below road level in a ditch

✗ NEVER: Stay in a mobile home — leave for sturdy building

✗ NEVER: Shelter under a highway overpass

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