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Otsego storm history

Storm events recorded in Otsego, New York between 1950 and 2025.

832
Total events
13
Tornadoes
134
Hail
78
Floods
3
Deaths
$128.1M
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

May 31, 1998 · Otsego, New York
Tornado F3 Tornado3 injuries
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…
January 26, 2022 · Otsego, New York
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
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.
May 31, 1998 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind1 death, 5 injuries
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…
June 16, 1986 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind1 death
May 31, 1998 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind10 injuries
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…
September 7, 2011 · Otsego, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood$2.0M damage
Numerous roads were closed due to flooding. A state of emergency was declared in Otego.
September 7, 2011 · Otsego, New York
Flood Flood$58.0M damage
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…
June 27, 2006 · Otsego, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood$50.0M damage
January 19, 1996 · Otsego, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood$5.4M damage
July 5, 1992 · Otsego, New York
Tornado F1 Tornado$2.5M damage
December 26, 2025 · Otsego, New York
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow accumulated between 6 and 12 inches.
December 2, 2025 · Otsego, New York
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulated between 4 and 7 inches.
June 22, 2025 · Otsego, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads, bridges, and homes were flooded in and around the village.
June 7, 2025 · Otsego, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water and debris was reported across the road south of the Town of Hartwick.
June 7, 2025 · Otsego, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was occurring across the road near the intersection of routes 166 and 35.
June 7, 2025 · Otsego, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding of roads was reported in this area.
June 5, 2025 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Town Line Road.
June 5, 2025 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked a tree down on a road.
June 5, 2025 · Otsego, New York
Hail Hail
June 5, 2025 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Circle Drive.
April 29, 2025 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires in the area.
April 29, 2025 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds led to a transformer catching on fire.
April 29, 2025 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds produced an estimated wind gust of 65 mph.
November 28, 2024 · Otsego, New York
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow accumulated between 3 and 8 inches.
November 21, 2024 · Otsego, New York
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow accumulated between 7 and 16 inches.
August 9, 2024 · Otsego, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A section of Route 7 between Wells Bridge and Unadilla was washed out by severe flash flooding.
August 9, 2024 · Otsego, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A road and basement were reported to be flooded.
July 24, 2024 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees along Reservoir Road.
July 24, 2024 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down or snapped approximately 15 trees.
July 16, 2024 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on State Highway 7.
July 15, 2024 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires on County Highway 18.
July 15, 2024 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Dutch Valley Road.
July 15, 2024 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto a home.
July 10, 2024 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires on Route 51.
June 22, 2024 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees.
June 21, 2024 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked trees and wires down over a road.
June 21, 2024 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires over Wayman Drive.
March 22, 2024 · Otsego, New York
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulated between 3 and 9 inches.
January 6, 2024 · Otsego, New York
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow accumulated between 6 and 11 inches.
December 18, 2023 · Otsego, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads are flooded around the West Burlington area.
December 18, 2023 · Otsego, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A bridge is being impacted by flooding.
December 18, 2023 · Otsego, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Roads are reported to be flooding near Piermott Lane.
December 10, 2023 · Otsego, New York
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulated between 4 and 7 inches.
September 7, 2023 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto the road.
September 7, 2023 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto the road.
September 7, 2023 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto the road.
September 7, 2023 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto the road.
September 7, 2023 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto the road.
September 7, 2023 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down numerous trees.
September 7, 2023 · Otsego, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025130
2024160
2023500
2022310
2021270
2020260
2019260
2018110
2017140
201680
2015110
2014230
2013300
2012180
2011472
2010190
2009170
2008400
2007430
2006180
2005370
2004150
2003180
2002171
2001130
2000310
1999190
1998212
199780
1996230
1995150
1994220
199390
1992111
199190
1990120
1989220
1988130
198732
198671
198511
198410
198340
197710
197621
197510
197430
196910
196610
196510
196121
195811