Nearly 30 New Yorkers have passed away due to a tornado.

New York State just set a record for the most tornados in one month.

According to NY Databases.com nearly 30 people have been killed in tornados since 1950.

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With all these tornados touching down, we looked into the deadliest tornados in the Empire State's history. Below are the five deadliest twisters in the state's history.

The 5 Deadliest Tornados In New York State History

The 5 Deadliest Tornados In New York State History

Here is a look at the 5 deadliest tornados in New York's history since 1950 according to NewYorkDataBases.com

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Yearly Summary In New York

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Below are the years with the most tornado deaths in New York

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7 Tornados Touch Down In New York State

In total seven confirmed tornados touched down this week across New York State.

Confirmed tornados touched down in:

Pavillion in Genesee County

Canandaigua in Ontario County

Rome in Oneida County

Virgil in Cortland County

Wells in Hamilton County

Piesco in Hamilton County

Warrensburg in Warren County

 

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Worst Tornado In Rome, Oneida County History

Governor Hochul says the tornado that touched down in Oneida County Tuesday was the worst event to ever hit the city of Rome.

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Hochul confirmed that while speaking in front of Rome, New York church that lost its steeple and part of its roof.

At least 22 builders were left with major structural damage and four were entirely destroyed, according to Hochul. Cars were flipped over and a 183,000 pound B-52 bomber was tipped on its side.

Discover Where New York Sees the Most Tornadoes

LOOK: Counties with the most tornadoes in New York

Stacker compiled a list of counties which experience the most tornadoes in New York using data from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

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Strongest Tornados To Ever Touch Down In New York State

Strongest Tornados To Ever Touch Down In New York State

Generally speaking, tornadoes aren't a common occurrence in New York state. Tornados do still happen. Here's a look at some of the strongest storms:

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LOOK: Counties with the most tornadoes in New York

LOOK: Counties with the most tornadoes in New York

Stacker compiled a list of counties which experience the most tornadoes in New York using data from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

Gallery Credit: Stacker

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