Richmond County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Richmond County, NY right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 922 alerts that included Richmond County, roughly 92 a year. The most common is the flood advisory (175 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on July 17, 2021. 4 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Richmond County alert history
Alert events that included Richmond County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 175 | 25 | November 13, 2026 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 125 | 3 | September 28, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 98 | 13 | September 1, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 86 | 3 | September 25, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 67 | 9 | September 13, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 61 | 11 | October 16, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 53 | 5 | August 9, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 47 | 1 | January 18, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 40 | 13 | September 1, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 23 | 3 | March 16, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 15 | 1 | April 8, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 15 | 2 | February 22, 2026 |
| Coastal Flood Warning | 14 | 2 | September 25, 2026 |
| High Wind Watch | 14 | 0 | November 6, 2025 |
| High Wind Warning | 14 | 0 | April 3, 2024 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 11 | 1 | January 25, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 10 | 1 | April 8, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 7 | 1 | July 1, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 7 | 0 | July 15, 2025 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 6 | 1 | July 4, 2026 |
| Tropical Storm Warning | 5 | 0 | August 20, 2021 |
| Red Flag Warning | 4 | 0 | April 4, 2019 |
| Tornado Watch | 4 | 1 | July 21, 2026 |
| Tropical Storm Watch | 4 | 0 | August 20, 2021 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 4 | 1 | January 1, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 3 | 0 | April 11, 2020 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 3 | 5 | February 8, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 3 | 0 | July 17, 2021 |
| Blizzard Warning | 2 | 1 | February 22, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 2 | 0 | April 3, 2023 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 0 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 0 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
Tornado history in Richmond County
4 tornadoes have been recorded in Richmond County since 1950, injuring 3 people. That ranks 50 of 62 counties in New York. The most recent was on August 8, 2007 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Richmond County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2007 | EF1 | Richmond County | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 28, 1995 | F1 | Richmond County | 1.6 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 10, 1990 | F0 | Richmond County | 2 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 3 |
| October 27, 2003 | F0 | Richmond County | 0.1 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2007 | EF1 | Richmond County | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 27, 2003 | F0 | Richmond County | 0.1 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 28, 1995 | F1 | Richmond County | 1.6 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 10, 1990 | F0 | Richmond County | 2 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 3 |
About Richmond County
- Population: 498,212 (2024 estimate)
- State: New York
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 036085 (how to use it)