EF2 Tornado — Cattaraugus, New York

2010-07-24 · near Randolph Arpt, Cattaraugus, New York

Event narrative

A NWS survey confirmed an EF2 tornado touched down.

Wider weather episode

A tornado touched down in Randolph in Chautauqua County at 525 pm EDT. The initial touchdown occurred just south of Interstate 86 between exits 15 and 16. The tornado crossed Interstate 86 and damaged a gas station near exit 16'pulling the pumps out of the ground. The tornado continued across the Village of Randolph at its maximum size and intensity. The entire Village of Randolph lost power. About a dozen homes sustained significant structural damage in the village. The tornado continued for a total distance of about seven miles. Large trees were felled. Several automobiles were destroyed by falling trees. The final damage from the tornado appeared along County Rte 394 near exit 17 off I-86 in the town of Cold Spring. A NWS survey concluded an EF2 rating with winds estimated to 125 mph. The county emergency manager estimated damage at $7 million.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 254079. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.