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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Buffalo as part of Erie County.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Buffalo

30 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Buffalo since 1950, injuring 6 people. The most recent was on September 9, 2024 (rated EF0).

EF0: 13EF013EF1: 10EF110EF2: 6EF26EF3: 1EF31EF4: 0EF4EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Buffalo

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
August 19, 1970F3Erie County2.3 mi300 yd03
May 2, 1972F2Erie County12 mi350 yd00
July 7, 1961F2Erie County7.8 mi100 yd00
July 20, 2017EF2Erie County6.1 mi700 yd00
July 10, 2024EF2Erie County3.2 mi300 yd00

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
September 9, 2024EF0Erie County1.2 mi75 yd00
August 5, 2024EF1Erie County1.4 mi300 yd00
July 10, 2024EF1Erie County2.8 mi400 yd00
July 10, 2024EF2Erie County3.2 mi300 yd00
July 16, 2020EF0Erie County1.8 mi50 yd00

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How often alerts are issued for Erie County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Severe Thunderstorm Warning217September 13, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory155March 16, 2026
Wind Advisory112June 18, 2026
Flood Warning71April 2, 2026
Winter Storm Watch48January 25, 2026
Flood Watch42August 2, 2026
Lake Effect Snow Warning40January 22, 2026
Frost Advisory37October 6, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory36March 21, 2026
High Wind Warning34June 18, 2026

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