Niagara storm history
Storm events recorded in Niagara, New York between 1950 and 2025.
571
Total events
4
Tornadoes
75
Hail
61
Floods
2
Deaths
$32.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Lake Erie crested at 12:18 AM at Buffalo Harbor at a height of 10.56 ft above low water datum. The seiche from Lake Erie traveled up the Niagara River and actually flooded exit rams to I-190 in Niagara County.
High Wind High Wind
Measured gust of 66 MPH at KIAG ASOS. Tree downed on Townline Road in North Tonawanda. Portions of a roof and facade blown off a building on Center Street in Lewiston.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires downed in the Town of Wilson.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
C-MAN station olcn6 Olcott.
High Wind High Wind
Tree downed in the road in Royalton.
Lake-Effect Snow Lake-Effect Snow
High Wind High Wind
Trees and powerlines downed in North Tonawanda.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down near Porter Center Road and Balmer Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed on road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water over roads between Center Street and Mohawk Street in the Village of Lewiston.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall amount measured since 5:00 AM EDT of 3.12 inches.
Flood Flood
Garlow Road was closed from Mt Hope Rd to Upper Mountain Road due to flooding.
High Wind High Wind
Winter Storm Winter Storm
One injury reported, caused by a tree falling on car at the intersection of West High Street and South Transit in Lockport. Additional reports of a few trees and wires down in Newfane and Lockport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed and a fence was damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple trees downed.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple road closures were reported in Newfane due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple road closures were reported in Wilson due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple road closures were reported in the Somerset area due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto the Niagara Scenic Parkway by Pletcher Road.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a tree which then collapsed onto a patio.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on a vehicle and a home in Youngstown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed across Nelson Road.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple reports of trees and wires downed across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power line was toppled.
High Wind High Wind
High Wind High Wind
High Wind High Wind
Lakeshore Flood Lakeshore Flood
High Wind High Wind
Several reports of trees and wires downed.
Lake-Effect Snow Lake-Effect Snow
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed and blocking the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down.
High Wind High Wind
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Lakeshore Flood Lakeshore Flood
High Wind High Wind
Dozens of reports of trees and powerlines down were received.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 33 | 0 |
| 2020 | 21 | 0 |
| 2019 | 35 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 19 | 0 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 | 19 | 0 |
| 2012 | 23 | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 17 | 0 |
| 2008 | 37 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 0 |
| 1999 | 31 | 0 |
| 1998 | 19 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 10 | 2 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 9 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 1 |