along Ladd Road north to Sigma Place were urged to remain in their homes for their own safety until ConEd crews had cleared the area. Historical perspective Since the SPC began keeping records of severe weather events in 1950, few tornadoes have touched down around New York City. Prior to the 2010 Bronx tornado, the most recent to hit the area were an EF1 and EF2 on August 8, 2007 which hit Brooklyn. In the Bronx, there has been only one other tornado confirmed to have touched down, the first was recorded on September 2, 1974. Four other tornadoes have been recorded within the city, one in each 1985, 1990, 1995 and 2003, none of which exceeded F1 intensity. See also Tornadoes of 2010 2010 Brooklyn/Queens tornadoes 2007 Brooklyn tornadoes 2006 Westchester County tornado List of North American tornadoes and tornado outbreaks References External links New York Office of Emergency Management Tornado Hazards Page Bronx,2010 Bronx Bronx tornado 2010 Bronx tornado 2010 Bronx tornado Bronx tornado 2010s in the Bronx