Putnam County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Putnam County, NY right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 801 alerts that included Putnam County, roughly 80 a year. The most common is the flood advisory (132 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on August 19, 2021. 5 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Putnam County alert history
Alert events that included Putnam County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 132 | 17 | September 25, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 107 | 11 | October 16, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 82 | 6 | March 3, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 72 | 11 | October 16, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 65 | 3 | September 25, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 56 | 4 | August 27, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 35 | 4 | August 6, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 34 | 3 | October 19, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 28 | 2 | October 18, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 26 | 2 | March 16, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 23 | 2 | February 22, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 22 | 5 | September 13, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 21 | 2 | February 22, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 15 | 2 | October 18, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 14 | 0 | January 10, 2024 |
| High Wind Watch | 11 | 0 | November 6, 2025 |
| High Wind Warning | 10 | 0 | December 24, 2020 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 9 | 3 | January 1, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 8 | 1 | July 21, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 8 | 5 | February 8, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 6 | 1 | July 4, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 5 | 1 | July 1, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 3 | 0 | April 4, 2019 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 2 | 0 | April 4, 2019 |
| Tornado Warning | 2 | 0 | August 19, 2021 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 1 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 1 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Blizzard Warning | 1 | 1 | February 22, 2026 |
| Tropical Storm Watch | 1 | 0 | August 2, 2020 |
| Tropical Storm Warning | 1 | 0 | August 3, 2020 |
Tornado history in Putnam County
5 tornadoes have been recorded in Putnam County since 1950, injuring 5 people. That ranks 41 of 62 counties in New York. The most recent was on May 15, 2018 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Putnam County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 1971 | F2 | Putnam County | 4.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 15, 2018 | EF2 | Putnam County | 1.2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 10, 1989 | F2 | Putnam County | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 5 |
| May 15, 2018 | EF1 | Putnam County | 2.9 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 29, 1990 | F0 | Putnam County | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2018 | EF1 | Putnam County | 2.9 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 15, 2018 | EF2 | Putnam County | 1.2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 29, 1990 | F0 | Putnam County | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 10, 1989 | F2 | Putnam County | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 5 |
| July 29, 1971 | F2 | Putnam County | 4.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Putnam County
- Population: 98,409 (2024 estimate)
- State: New York
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 036079 (how to use it)