Cortland County, New York
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1969 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
7
Tornado reports
61
Hail reports
86
Floods since 1996
606
All events
0
Deaths
$30.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Cortland County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 7 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado briefly touched down 3.4 miles WSW of Cortland in Cortland County NY around 11:32 AM, moving east-northeast at 50 mph. Tree damage along the route was the most common type of damage, with a swath of tree damage showing a convergent pattern, which is indication of …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked a tree down on a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked multiple trees down in Cortland, especially along Greenbush Street and Route 281.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down and sheared numerous trees, with one structure sustaining roof damage.
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Strong thunderstorm winds knocked a tree down on Church Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down three large trees across SUNY Cortland, damaging three cars. One of the trees also knocked over a light post and damaged a fence.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds snapped a tree, causing it to fall onto a vehicle. The impact shattered the vehicle's windshield and sunroof .
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Taylor St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down wires at Warren and North Main Streets.
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Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Clock Rd.
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Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down wires on Academy St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down several trees in the area.
Flood Flood
Excessive rainfall created a significant rise and subsequent flooding along the Tioughnioga River near Cortland, NY. The streamgage crested at 10.37 feet during the afternoon of April 1st. The river exceeded the Moderate flood stage which is 10 feet. The main road between Cortlan…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Officials reported that Kellogg Road had to be closed due to high water.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow accumulated between 6 and 12 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow accumulated between 6 and 8 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires on Old Groton Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds snapped several poles on Muckey Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was water over the roadway with debris at Knickerbocker Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds uprooted or snapped multiple trees in the area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A police officer reported a road washout with water and debris on Health Camp Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple trees and wires throughout Cortland.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked trees down on Searls Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires on Morgan Hill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees in Cortland.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees on Route 41.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow accumulated between 4 and 9 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulated between 3 and 6 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow accumulated between 5 and 10 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Starr Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Louise Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Tompkins Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Melvin Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree and wires down onto a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on West Main Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds snapped a large tree.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorms knocked down a tree.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires down on roadway.
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Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees on Highway 13.
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Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Main Street in Marathon.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A small tornado touched down near Daisy Hollow Road in Virgil, NY with mostly tree damage. A few homes sustained minor damage to their roofs. The tornado tracked east northeast along Babcock Hollow Road. The tornado passed near Greek Peak Resort and lifted near Route 11 just sout…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Michigan Hill Road.
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Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple trees and wires along Route 81 Southbound from Cortland.
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Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree and wires which blocked a roadway.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 1 |
| 2025 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 41 | 1 |
| 2023 | 11 | 1 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2021 | 44 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 | 22 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 18 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 19 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 1 |
| 2008 | 18 | 0 |
| 2007 | 23 | 0 |
| 2006 | 23 | 0 |
| 2005 | 22 | 0 |
| 2004 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 25 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 1 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 20 | 0 |
| 1995 | 14 | 0 |
| 1994 | 13 | 0 |
| 1993 | 13 | 0 |
| 1992 | 10 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 15 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
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