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Tornado Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Tornado at Six Flags Darien Lake, built on 14,275 measured readings.
Park hours today: 11am–7pm
Best time to ride Tornado
On a typical Monday, Tornado runs about 0 min at rope drop, peaks near 0 min around 11 AM, and eases to 0 min by close. Across the week, Thursday is the worst day (about 3 min at its midday peak) and Sunday the calmest (about 0 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Typical Tornado wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 min | 0 min 11 AM | 0 min |
| Monday | 0 min | 0 min 11 AM | 0 min |
| Tuesday | 0 min | 0 min 11 AM | 0 min |
| Wednesday | 0 min | 0 min 11 AM | 0 min |
| Thursday · busiest | 0 min | 3 min 5 PM | 2 min |
| Friday | 0 min | 0 min 11 AM | 0 min |
| Saturday | 0 min | 0 min 11 AM | 0 min |
Tornado average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1 min | 2,124 |
| July 2026 | 0.8 min | 7,417 |
| August 2026 | 0 min | 9,732 |
Tornado wait time FAQ
▾When is Tornado shortest?
Tornado is shortest at rope drop (about 0 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 0 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 0 min around 11 AM.
▾Which day is Tornado busiest?
Thursday runs the longest lines, peaking around 3 min midday, while Sunday is the calmest at about 0 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Tornado right now?
Tornado isn't reporting a live wait right now. The park may be closed. This page updates automatically when lines go live.
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