Putnam County, New York
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1968 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
6
Tornado reports
33
Hail reports
33
Floods since 1996
407
All events
2
Deaths
$28.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Putnam County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 6 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.
The county saw generally to 3 to 5 inches of snow, but there were isolated higher amounts at elevated locations. A CoCoRaHS observer reported 10.3 inches of snow three miles north of Fahnestock State Park. The public reported 7.6 inches of snow in Mahopac. The broadcast media rep…
A short-lived thunderstorm produced torrential rain and poor visibility in the town of Southeast. A motorcyclist, travelling too fast for the existing conditions on I-84 near the I-684 interchange, did not see the vehicle in front of him stopping and crashed into the rear of the …
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Over a foot of snow was reported, with estimates up to 18 inches across the county with near blizzard conditions at times. A cocorahs observer reported 12.0 inches in the morning before snow ended in Cold Spring, and the public reported 18.8 inches at 2 W Putnam Valley.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A trained spotter reported 11.5 inches at 2 W Putnam Valley. A cocorahs observer reported 13.0 inches at 0.3 S Nelsonville. Amateur radio reported 11.0 inches of snow before some additional snow and potential sleet accumulation occurred after the report. Average snowfall across t…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Cocorahs reported 2.2 inches in Cold Spring.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An NWS employee measured 4.5 inches at 2 W Putnam Valley.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A trained spotter reported 7.0 inches in Mahopac, and cocorahs observers reported 7.8 inches in Cold Spring, 7.2 inches at 0.3 S Nelsonville, and 7.0 inches at 0.7 NE Lake Carmel. 5.7 inches was also reported at 2 W Putnam Valley.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Broadcast media reported 3.0 inches at 3 N Putnam Valley. Cocorahs reported 3.5 inches in Cold Spring and 3.2 inches at 0.3 S Nelsonville. A Coop observer reported 3.1 inches in Carmel.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route 22 closed due to flooding between Route 164 and Haviland Hollow Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Basement flooding on Gates Drive near Haviland Drive. Fire Department responding.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
With respect to snow, 1 to 2 inches in all likelihood was reached around the county / zone before the change to freezing rain. Poughkeepsie ASOS just to the north reported just a half inch of ice, and there were reports to the west and east of or near a half inch of ice which inc…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Mainly 3 to 4 inches fell across the zone, with not a lot of snowfall reports for the zone. Cocorahs reported 3.5 inches at 0.3 S Nelsonville, and 3.0 inches in Cold Spring.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A trained spotter reported 6.5 inches at 3 WNW Fahnestock State Park. Cocorahs reported 6.3 inches at 0.3 S Nelsonville, and 6.0 inches at Cold Spring early the following morning, with a report of 5.6 inches via Newspaper / Media at Putnam Valley.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Cocorahs observers reported 2.7 inches in Cold Spring and 2.5 inches at 0.3 S Nelsonville.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Cocorahs observers reported 4.5 inches at 0.3 S Nelsonville and 3.5 inches at Cold Spring.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A cocorahs observer reported 4.5 inches in Cold Spring.
High Wind High Wind
The public reported a tree and wires down with a road closure in both directions on US Route 9, south of Snake Hill Road in Garrison, NY at 3:59 PM Local Standard Time.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down in Fahnestock State Park blocking the road to campsite.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on Shear Hill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down with wires on Belden Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on NY 312 at Garity Boulevard.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on NY 312 at Rocco Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Police reports occupied vehicle stuck in flood water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on NY 22 southbound south of Birch Hill Road. Alternate lanes of 2 lanes blocked.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree fell on road and partially brought down power line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large branch down on power lines.
A tree fell on a car with three occupants on Route 6N in Mahopac between Secor Road and Parker Drive. One person was taken to a hospital and the other two refused treatment.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wires down on Indian Hill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree on a house on Maple Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree on a house at Vales Grove.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree on a house on Lake Shore Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down across the south portion of town on Stoneleigh Avenue, Drewville Road, Weber Hill Road and Seminary Hill Road near Willow Road.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy wet snow fell across Putnam County with amounts averaging well over warning criteria. Some snowfall totals included; 12.1 inches at 1 N Fahnestock State Park, 11.3 inches in Mahopac, 11.1 inches at 3 NNE Cold Spring, 10.0 inches at 3 N Putnam Valley via broadcast media.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow was reported via Cocorahs observers with 6.5 inches reported in Cold Spring and 6.0 inches in Nelsonville. A report of 5.6 inches was submitted via Broadcast Media from Putnam Valley.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding on NY 9D both directions near Fair Street. All lanes closed.
High Wind High Wind
The Department of Highways reported downed tree in Patterson, NY at 705 AM Local Standard Time and at Brewster at 717 AM Local Standard Time.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree with large branches fell on a school bus on Agor Lane in Mahopac with 25 childeren and a driver inside. No injuries. Power company and highway department arrived on scene shortly after.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on a transformer.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on Farmers Mill Road near Kentview Drive in Lake Carmel NY.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on Fair Street near Routh 311 in Lake Carmel NY.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down blocking Terry Hill Road in Lake Carmel NY.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
All lanes flooded on Taconic State Parkway near Tompkins Corners.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding and road closure on NY 292 both directions between start route NY 292 NY 311 Patterson and End Route NY 55 Pawling. All lanes of 2 blocked.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Video of water rushing down Wixon Pond Road and East Lake Blvd in Carmel, NY.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Fair Street closed due to high water in Lake Carmel.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
DOT reports flooding on NY 6N both directions at Potter Road. All lanes blocked.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on Taconic State Parkway southbound south of exit 25, Peekskill Hollow Road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 21 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 18 | 2 |
| 2017 | 14 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 | 20 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 14 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 28 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991 | 11 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 1 |
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