Tornado warnings have been posted for the city on a few occasions in the early 21st century, however, no touchdowns have been confirmed within city limits since a weak tornado hit Scarborough in 1998. A pair of dangerous F2 tornados did touchdown in neighbouring Vaughan during a tornado outbreak on August 20, 2009. A powerful derecho affected the city on May 21, 2022.
Tornado warnings have been issued for the city on several occasions in the early 21st century, but no direct hits have been recorded within city limits since a weak tornado struck Scarborough in 1998. Two severe F2 tornados did touch down in nearby Vaughan during a significant weather event on August 20, 2009. A major wind storm impacted the city on May 21, 2022.