Thunderstorm Wind in Schoharie County, New York

Thunderstorm Wind August 13, 2025 · Schoharie County, New York

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Local law enforcement reported a large tree down on North Harpersfield Rd west of Jefferson which lead to closure of the road.

The wider storm

Hot and humid conditions ahead of an upper level disturbance and surface boundary generated enough instability to drive the development of scattered thunderstorms across eastern New York on the afternoon of August 13, 2025. A cluster of storms reached severe magnitudes, inflicting tree and wire damage in Schoharie, Albany, and Greene Counties that lead to several road closures and subsequent traffic delays. Some of the roadways impacted include Harpersfield Road, Blodgett Hill Road, and Route 81. Damage to a car was additionally reported due to downed wires near Route 143 and Waterboard Road near Coeymans Hollow.

Began near Jefferson (42.4765, -74.6341).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1290024. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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