Cortland storm history
Storm events recorded in Cortland, New York between 1950 and 2025.
587
Total events
6
Tornadoes
61
Hail
84
Floods
0
Deaths
$30.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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.
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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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple trees and wires along Route 81 Southbound from Cortland.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree and wires which blocked a roadway.
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Strong thunderstorm winds blew a barn into the roadway.
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Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree across Conrad Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Brown Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto a utility pole on Route 41.
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Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down four large trees on property along Telephone Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto Route 41.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple trees on Madison Street.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple trees. One fell onto a fence and resulted in damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires on Kinney Gulf Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple powerlines on Route 13.
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Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down numerous large branches.
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Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and snapped a pole.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 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 |