Tornado Alerts Near Lake George, NY 12845

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

✅

All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Lake George

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

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Low

Average per year 0.9 tornados

Peak season month July

Total on record 47 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Lake George

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 100 yd	None	93 mi	Jun 10, 2025
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	34 mi	Jul 24, 2024
EF0	Light damage	9.6 mi × 150 yd	None	12 mi	Jul 16, 2024
EF1	Moderate damage	8.4 mi × 50 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	22 mi	Jul 16, 2024
EF1	Moderate damage	2.5 mi × 200 yd	None	23 mi	Jul 16, 2024
EF1	Moderate damage	2.1 mi × 200 yd	None	25 mi	Jul 16, 2024
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 200 yd	None	39 mi	Jul 16, 2024
EF1	Moderate damage	1.5 mi × 300 yd	None	35 mi	Jul 16, 2024
EF1	Moderate damage	4.1 mi × 150 yd	None	61 mi	Jul 16, 2024
EF1	Moderate damage	0.7 mi × 180 yd	None	65 mi	Jul 16, 2024
EF0	Light damage	11.9 mi × 20 yd	None	27 mi	Jul 13, 2023
EF0	Light damage	0.7 mi × 25 yd	None	53 mi	Jul 18, 2022
EF1	Moderate damage	0.9 mi × 50 yd	None	49 mi	Jul 18, 2022
EF1	Moderate damage	0.7 mi × 75 yd	0 dead, 2 hurt	50 mi	Mar 26, 2021
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 100 yd	None	13 mi	Aug 29, 2020
EF1	Moderate damage	1.5 mi × 100 yd	None	18 mi	Aug 10, 2020
EF1	Moderate damage	8.6 mi × 433 yd	None	13 mi	May 29, 2020
EF1	Moderate damage	1.8 mi × 50 yd	None	17 mi	May 15, 2020
EF1	Moderate damage	0.4 mi × 75 yd	None	24 mi	Aug 21, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 150 yd	None	44 mi	Aug 21, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	27 mi	Aug 4, 2017
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 50 yd	None	36 mi	Jun 30, 2017
EF0	Light damage	1.1 mi × 100 yd	None	23 mi	Jul 8, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	52 mi	Aug 3, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	105 mi	Jul 8, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	108 mi	Jun 1, 2004
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	44 mi	May 31, 2002
EF1	Moderate damage	6 mi × 440 yd	None	63 mi	Sep 3, 1993
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	61 mi	Aug 4, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	16 mi	Aug 4, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.8 mi × 50 yd	None	44 mi	Jul 5, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 100 yd	None	36 mi	May 1, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 23 yd	None	16 mi	Nov 16, 1989
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 20 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	21 mi	Nov 16, 1989
EF0	Light damage	1.7 mi × 100 yd	None	54 mi	Nov 16, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 17 yd	None	107 mi	Aug 9, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 10 yd	None	76 mi	May 31, 1987
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	44 mi	Aug 23, 1986
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	89 mi	Aug 7, 1986
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 150 yd	None	83 mi	Jul 26, 1986
EF0	Light damage	2.5 mi × 10 yd	None	4 mi	Apr 18, 1985
EF2	Considerable damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	81 mi	Aug 8, 1983
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 267 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	34 mi	Jul 21, 1979
EF1	Moderate damage	3.6 mi × 333 yd	None	45 mi	Jun 27, 1978
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	45 mi	May 9, 1978
EF1	Moderate damage	1.2 mi × 167 yd	None	7 mi	May 9, 1978
EF2	Considerable damage	N/A	None	7 mi	Jun 11, 1976

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Lake George over 23 years

47

Total tornados on record

0.9

Average per year

EF2

Strongest recorded

Jul

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

22

EF1

23

EF2

2

EF3

0

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1976 2025

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF2 CHITTENDEN, VE Aug 8, 1983

0.2 mi path

EF2 WASHINGTON, NE Jun 11, 1976

EF1 WARREN, NE May 29, 2020

8.6 mi path

EF1 SARATOGA, NE Jul 16, 2024

8.4 mi path 1 injured

EF1 HAMILTON, NE Sep 3, 1993

6 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Lake George sees the most tornado activity in Jul. 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%

PEAK

Jul

12%

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Lake George

🛡️ 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

📍 Nearby Tornado Monitoring

Cities near Lake George with live tracking