Thunderstorm Wind — Cattaraugus, New York
2025-04-29 · near Olean, Cattaraugus, New York
$2K
Property damage
50 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Tree and several powerlines downed.
Wider weather episode
On Tuesday April 29, a cold front crossed the region causing showers and thunderstorms to develop. Conditions and timing were favorable ahead of the front as it approached the Buffalo forecast area with CAPE values of 1,000+ J/kg and bulk shear values of 40+ kts. Numerous reports of wind damage and severe hail were received for areas south and southeast of Lake Ontario.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1256507. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.