Madison County, New York
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1966 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
8
Tornado reports
102
Hail reports
53
Floods since 1996
622
All events
6
Deaths
$43.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Madison County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 8 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.
Severe thunderstorms moved through the area during the mid afternoon of July 16, 2024. One of the storm cells moved through Canastota, NY producing a tornado touchdown between the Conrail railroad tracks and Barlow Street. The tornado was witnessed by town officials, residents an…
Three construction workers were struck by lightning in the town of Lincoln while sheltering under a tree and waiting for a storm to pass. Unfortunately, all sustained injuries with one of them later passing away due to their injuries.
A tornado touched down in Smithfield just 2 miles to the northeast of Peterboro. This EF2 tornado with a path length of 2.5 miles and a path width of 235 yard resulted in 4 fatalities in Smithfield. Three homes were destroyed and 5 additional homes sustained significant damage.
The derecho continued to plow towards the east from the Syracuse area into Madison county. Widespread wind damage again resulted, mainly across northern and eastern sections of the county. Several reports of large hail were also received. The line of severe storms first affected …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked a tree down on Williams Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked trees and wires down on Black Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down several large branches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree and utility wires.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on a house.
Lake-Effect Snow Lake-Effect Snow
Snow accumulated between 5 and 8 inches.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values ranged from -25 to -33 F.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow accumulated between 6 and 16 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulated between 3 and 6 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow accumulated between 9 and 17 inches. Wind gusts over 40 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow accumulated between 5 and 10 inches.
Lake-Effect Snow Lake-Effect Snow
Snow accumulated between 2 and 7 inches.
Lake-Effect Snow Lake-Effect Snow
Lake effect snow accumulated between 7 and 18 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down wires on Patio Circle Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down and uprooted multiple trees along Kinlock Point Association Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down or uprooted numerous large trees along Messenger Bay and knocked down wires. A also tree fell onto a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds uprooted or snapped numerous trees which caused damage to surrounding homes.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds uprooted very large trees in the Upper South Bay area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple trees and large branches on a property.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding occurred on I-90 (NYS Thruway) in both directions at After Exit 33.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Clockville Road was closed due to mud, boulders, gravel and flooding across the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding occurred on NY 46 in both directions between Peterboro Road and Forest Avenue.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding on the New York State Thruway near Exit 34 resulted in multiple accidents. No injuries or fatalities were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on wires.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Hamilton Street has flooded according to law enforcement.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto a car with wires involved. No injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Devaul Road.
Lake-Effect Snow Lake-Effect Snow
Lake effect snow accumulated between 6 and 10 inches.
Lake-Effect Snow Lake-Effect Snow
Lake effect snow accumulated between 6 and 14 inches.
Lake-Effect Snow Lake-Effect Snow
Lake effect snow accumulated between 5 and 13 inches.
Lake-Effect Snow Lake-Effect Snow
Lake effect snow accumulated between 6 and 20 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulated between 3 and 7 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulated between 2 and 5 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow accumulated between 4 and 10 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees at Colgate University.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto a car. There were no injuries reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree which blocked a road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down wires.
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Strong thunderstorm winds resulted in multiple reports of wires and poles down around Brookfield.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 24 | 0 |
| 2024 | 34 | 1 |
| 2023 | 10 | 1 |
| 2022 | 19 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 19 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 28 | 2 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 1 |
| 2013 | 34 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 24 | 0 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 1 |
| 2008 | 25 | 0 |
| 2007 | 38 | 0 |
| 2006 | 27 | 0 |
| 2005 | 19 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 29 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 |
| 1993 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 7 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 8 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 |
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