Montgomery County, New York
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1964 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
10
Tornado reports
60
Hail reports
148
Floods since 1996
968
All events
4
Deaths
$39.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Montgomery County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 10 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
Flash flooding occurred throughout Fort Plain due to heavy rainfall. Fifty to one hundred people were trapped in homes and water rescues needed to take place. Media reported up to two hundred homes were damaged or destroyed by flooding. Every road within the town was under water …
Record flooding occurred along the Schoharie Creek in Montgomery County. Several homes on Colyer Road in Burtonsville were destroyed. On August 28th, Route 5S over the Schoharie Creek was closed and the New York State Thruway, I-90, was closed westbound at Exit 27 (Amsterdam-Rout…
Lake Effect snowbands, combined with gusty winds produced near whiteout conditions at times from Monday morning, into Monday evening on March 5th. Snowfall amounts generally ranged from 1 to 4 inches across Montgomery county. As a result of the poor visibilities and slippery road…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A report of a downed tree across NY Route 334 was reported to NWS Albany via social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A report of widespread downed trees and wires on Route 5S west of Fultonville, NY was relayed to NWS Albany via social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
NWS Albany received a report of tree down in the roadway on South Pawling St at Northern Blvd via social media.
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A report of a tree down on wires blocking the roadway on Route 30A in the town of Glen was relayed to NWS Albany from the public.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Local law enforcement reported downed trees and wires on Hickory Hill Road, closing all lanes between Martin Road and Gunnerson Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Local law enforcement reported numerous downed trees and wires, closing all of Martin Road between Hickory Hill Road and State Highway 5.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Local law enforcement reported numerous trees and wires down, closing all lanes of Stone Arabia Road, between Martin Road and Barker Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A member of the general public reported 4 large trees down and a shed blown over at their residence.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and wires were downed at the intersection of Manny Corners Road and Route 67 in the Town of Amsterdam.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was snapped at the intersection of Jones Road and Route 67 in the Town of Amsterdam.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on Route 10 south of Smith Street in Canajoharie.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A 42 mph wind gust was recorded at the New York State Mesonet site near Johnstown. An estimated 700 people were without power throughout Montgomery County.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A 46 mph wind gust was recorded at the New York State Mesonet site near Johnstown.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Zone average snowfall of 0.9 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Zone average snowfall of 5 inches.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
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Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chill of -31 degrees Fahrenheit recorded.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum low temperature of -9 degrees Fahrenheit recorded with a minimum wind chill of -30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chill of -25 degrees Fahrenheit recorded.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Zone average snowfall of 11.5 inches.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum low temperature of -13 degrees Fahrenheit reported along with a minimum wind chill of -30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow squall. The New York State Mesonet near Sprakers webcam shows visibilities reducing to around one quarter of a mile with a peak wind gust of 30 mph.
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Strong Wind Strong Wind
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Ice Storm Ice Storm
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Zone average snowfall of 6.1 inches.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Zone average snowfall of 3.5 inches.
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Snow squall. NYS Mesonet at Johnstown showed a snow squall producing visibility below one quarter of a mile along with a measured wind gust of 38 mph.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow squall. NYS Mesonet at Sprakers showed a snow squall producing visibility below one quarter of a mile along with a measured wind gust of 34 mph.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Zone average snowfall of 5.5 inches.
Lake-Effect Snow Lake-Effect Snow
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A 51 mph wind gust was recorded at a local observation site in Amsterdam.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
NWS received a report of a downed tree on NY 5 blocking all lanes in both directions between Hickory Hill Road and Martin Road.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were downed near Charleston Four Corners.
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A tree was downed on Phillips Avenue in the Village of Canajoharie.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 0 |
| 2025 | 43 | 0 |
| 2024 | 40 | 0 |
| 2023 | 34 | 0 |
| 2022 | 39 | 0 |
| 2021 | 48 | 0 |
| 2020 | 35 | 1 |
| 2019 | 52 | 0 |
| 2018 | 29 | 0 |
| 2017 | 28 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 0 |
| 2015 | 27 | 0 |
| 2014 | 49 | 0 |
| 2013 | 24 | 1 |
| 2012 | 19 | 0 |
| 2011 | 36 | 2 |
| 2010 | 15 | 2 |
| 2009 | 26 | 0 |
| 2008 | 30 | 0 |
| 2007 | 22 | 0 |
| 2006 | 17 | 0 |
| 2005 | 23 | 0 |
| 2004 | 22 | 0 |
| 2003 | 30 | 1 |
| 2002 | 19 | 1 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 26 | 0 |
| 1999 | 18 | 0 |
| 1998 | 36 | 0 |
| 1997 | 14 | 0 |
| 1996 | 26 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 11 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 1 |
| 1991 | 9 | 0 |
| 1990 | 8 | 0 |
| 1989 | 7 | 1 |
| 1988 | 6 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 9 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
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