Record-breaking 16 tornadoes hit New York in July. See where they struck

New York's tornado count for July has set a new record, with 16 confirmed tornados touching down across the Empire State. The previous record - set in 1992 - was 13 tornados in the month of July, according to National Weather Service data.

David Thomas, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Buffalo, said that the number could still rise as survey teams are still evaluating damage that occurred this past week. Plus, he said, July is not yet over.

Of the confirmed tornados this month, the strongest twister was an EF-2 tornado that ravaged Rome, Oneida County, on Tuesday. That storm was one of six confirmed tornados in new York on Tuesday.

There were three more confirmed tornados on Monday, including an EF-O tornado that damaged Canandaigua and another EF-O that touched down in Pavilion, Genesee County.

Seven confirmed tornados were recorded across the state on July 10.

According to the Weather Service, New York typically averages two tornados in July and nine tornados a year, when considering data recorded over the last three decades. Tornado records date back to 1950.

Tornadoes in July: Where they touched down in New York

Wednesday, July 10

• Arkwright, Chautauqua County – EF-1
• Eden, Erie County – EF-2 (rating was upgraded from EF-O several days later)
• Aurora, Erie County – EF-1
• Darien, Genesee County – EF-0
• Redfield, Oswego County – EF-1
• Wolcott, Wayne County – EF unknown
• Forestport, Oneida County – EF-O

Monday, July 15

• Pavilion, Genesee County – EF-0
• Canandaigua, Ontario County – EF-0
• Virgil, Cortland County – EF-0

Tuesday, July 16

• Rome, Oneida County – EF-2
• Canastota, Madison County – EF-1
• Oxbow Lake, Hamilton County – EF-1
• Chestertown, Warren County – EF-1
• Wells, Hamilton County – EF-1
• Great Sacandaga Lake, Saratoga County – EF-1

Tornado database: See history of twisters in New York

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has tracked tornadoes in New York since 1950, providing data on their paths and impact.

This interactive map, featuring tornado data from January 1950, offers detailed information including damage estimates and any injuries or fatalities caused by recent tornadoes.