Otsego County, New York
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
14
Tornado reports
134
Hail reports
78
Floods since 1996
849
All events
3
Deaths
$128.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Otsego County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 14 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.
A supercell thunderstorm became tornadic as it crossed southern portions of the county around 6:30 pm EDT. The storm cut nearly a 5 mile path from Laurens eastward into Milford township. This twister incurred major damage to heavily forested areas. Thousands of trees were laid ou…
A college student walked onto the grounds of a bus garage at around 2:15am but was not found until 7am. He had suffered from long-term exposure to sub-zero temperatures and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Temperatures early in the morning ranged from -8 to -12F.
Severe thunderstorms moved across the county during the afternoon. Trees and wires were blown down in Cooperstown and Laurens between 4:30 and 4:35 pm EDT. Numerous trees and wires were also downed by the wind in Schenevus at 4:45 pm and Oneonta at 4:50 pm EDT. Transmission tower…
Severe thunderstorms produced widespread damage across the county. Trees and wires were blown down in Cooperstown and northern Burlington Flats between 3:30 and 3:40 pm EDT. Several roads were blocked due to the downed trees and wires. People were trapped in their vehicles by fal…
Numerous roads were closed due to flooding. A state of emergency was declared in Otego.
Major flooding occurred along the Susquehanna River near Unadilla, NY from September 7, 2011 to September 10, 2011. The river crested at 16.34 feet on September 8 at 9:15 PM. The hardest hit area was the village of Sidney, NY which incurred tens of millions of dollars in property…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds brought down multiple trees and wires down with vehicles caught in between.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds brought trees down near county route 10.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
NWS survey started where there was sporadic tree damage in Pittsfield and south for a few miles before reaching an area that had much more concentrated damage. A narrow corridor of damage was found just off County highway 46 a few hundred yards into the woods. This concentrated a…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked tree down on road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a large tree on Robert Williams Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked a tree down on Beaver St.
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Strong thunderstorm winds knocked wires down in yard.
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Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree and wires on Heller Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked a tree down on roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked a tree onto a vehicle, with live wires down on the vehicle. People were reportedly inside, but there were no known injuries.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds cause electrical transformer damage.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values ranged from -25 to -30 F.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow accumulated between 10 and 15 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow accumulated between 6 and 12 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulated between 4 and 7 inches.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads, bridges, and homes were flooded in and around the village.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water and debris was reported across the road south of the Town of Hartwick.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was occurring across the road near the intersection of routes 166 and 35.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding of roads was reported in this area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Town Line Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked a tree down on a road.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Circle Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds led to a transformer catching on fire.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds produced an estimated wind gust of 65 mph.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow accumulated between 3 and 8 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow accumulated between 7 and 16 inches.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A section of Route 7 between Wells Bridge and Unadilla was washed out by severe flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A road and basement were reported to be flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees along Reservoir Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down or snapped approximately 15 trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on State Highway 7.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires on County Highway 18.
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Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Dutch Valley Road.
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Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto a home.
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Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires on Route 51.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked trees and wires down over a road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires over Wayman Drive.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 1 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | 50 | 0 |
| 2022 | 31 | 0 |
| 2021 | 27 | 0 |
| 2020 | 26 | 0 |
| 2019 | 26 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 23 | 0 |
| 2013 | 30 | 0 |
| 2012 | 18 | 0 |
| 2011 | 47 | 2 |
| 2010 | 19 | 0 |
| 2009 | 17 | 0 |
| 2008 | 40 | 0 |
| 2007 | 43 | 0 |
| 2006 | 18 | 0 |
| 2005 | 37 | 0 |
| 2004 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 | 18 | 0 |
| 2002 | 17 | 1 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 31 | 0 |
| 1999 | 19 | 0 |
| 1998 | 21 | 2 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 23 | 0 |
| 1995 | 15 | 0 |
| 1994 | 22 | 0 |
| 1993 | 9 | 0 |
| 1992 | 11 | 1 |
| 1991 | 9 | 0 |
| 1990 | 12 | 0 |
| 1989 | 22 | 0 |
| 1988 | 13 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 2 |
| 1986 | 7 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
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