Rockland County, New York
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1965 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
3
Tornado reports
37
Hail reports
128
Floods since 1996
476
All events
6
Deaths
$8.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Rockland County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 3 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.
Tree fell on car on Red Schoolhouse Road killing an 80 year old woman inside.
Trained spotters, Fire Department/Rescue and social media reported 8.5 to 26.0 inches of snow. The highest totals were in Sloatsburg and Chestnut Ridge with 26.0 and 19.5 inches respectively. Broadcast media reported a fallen tree killed one person on Hillside Avenue in Suffern.
A wind gust of 64 mph was reported on the Tappan Zee Bridge at 613 pm. A 51 year old male was killed when a tree fell through the home.
The ASOS at LaGuardia Airport measured sustained east winds at 45 knots with peak gusts from the southeast at 58 knots. The ASOS at Westchester County Airport measured a peak wind gust from the west at 49 knots. One child and one man came into contact with downed electrical wires…
Flash flooding resulted in an estimated $3,126,485 in damages across Rockland County. This estimate is based on FEMA grant money awarded under the Individuals and Household Program (IHP), which includes funds for both housing assistance and other needs.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Most reports across the county came in at 12 to 15 inches with near blizzard conditions reported across much of Rockland County, with the higher amounts generally across southeastern portions of the county. Amateur radio observations of 15.9 inches at New City, and 12.0 inches in…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A trained spotter reported 17.6 inches in New City, 13.5 inches in Thiells, 12.5 inches in Chestnut Ridge, 12.5 inches at 1 NNW Valley Cottage, 12.5 inches in Ramapo, and 12.2 inches in Nyack. The public reported 14.2 inches at 1 E Congers, and Cocorahs reported 14.6 inches in St…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A trained spotter reported 2.3 inches in New City and the public reported 4.0 inches at 1 S Stony Point. Cocorahs reported 3.5 inches at 1 NW Stony Point, and Fire Department and Rescue reported 2.8 inches at 1 ENE Congers.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Cocorahs observers reported 5.0 inches in Stony Point, and 4.9 inches at 0.6 SE New Hempstead. Trained spotters reported 4.2 inches at both New City and 1 E Congers, and 4.0 inches in Nyack.
Fire Department/Rescue reported a person struck by a tree at 612 PM Local Standard Time along Route 303 in Blauvelt with the person having chest and shoulder pain.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An advisory level snowfall occurred with a trained spotter reporting 3.7 inches in New City. Cocorahs observers reported 4.4 inches at 1.7 SSW Spring Valley and 3.8 inches at 1 NW Stony Point with public reports ranging from 3.4 to 3.9 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down blocking right lane of I 87 Northbound.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Upwards of a foot of water in a parking lot at Rockland Plaza resulting in partially submerged cars and stranding several cars and requiring towing for two vehicles.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Upwards of a foot of water in a parking lot at Rockland Plaza resulting in partially submerged cars and stranding several cars and requiring towing for two vehicles.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
South Monsey Road near Saddle River Road is closed due to the Saddle River flooding over the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
One to two feet of water on roadway under an overpass near the Suffern Train Station. Road closed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Woman rescued from vehicle stuck in floodwaters on Van Orden Avenue.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Noyes Avenue in Spring Valley flooded and impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water rescue taking place on Van Orden Avenue in Suffern NY.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Fire department dive teams requested to rescue two occupants in stranded roadway near S Pascack Road and Pipetown Hill Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Monsey Fire Department and Stony Point Dive team requested for a car stuck in flooding with an 82 year old trapped.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Fire department conducting a water rescue under an overpass on South Pascack Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on the exit 16 ramp of the Palisades Interstate Parkway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree fell onto a truck on Kevin Drive. The tree also blocked the road and took down power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on Route 202 near Mayer Drive. Right lane is closed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An accumulating snowfall of mainly 3 to 4 inches occurred across the county / zone. Cocorahs observers reported 3.9 inches in Stony Point and 3.2 inches at 1.7 SSW Spring Valley. A trained spotter reported 3.5 inches in New City.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Trained Spotters reported 5.2 inches in Monsey, 5.0 inches in New City, and 3.8 inches in Nyack. Cocorahs reported 5.5 inches at 1.7 SSW Spring Valley, 4.4 inches at 1 NW Stony Point, with the Fire Dept reporting 6.5 inches in Congers. Only one report reached 6 inches, all other …
Hail Hail
Public reports 1 inch hail near Radcliff Drive in Upper Nyack NY.
Hail Hail
One inch hail reported near April Court.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A line of substantial trees were damaged that runs several streets through a neighborhood near Radcliff Drive in Upper Nyack NY.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed tree blocking NY 59 westbound at Deacon Smith Hill Road in Nyack.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree uprooted, pulling up the sidewalk with power lines down on North Broadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on US 202 and Wilder Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down on US 9W southbound between Gurnee Avenue and Short Clove Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree on home on Broadway Street in Haverstraw.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines down in Haverstraw reported on social media and on scanners.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Picture of large tree down on police vehicle near Congers NY and Valley Cottage NY.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed tree at Highway 306 and Pearl Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wires down on Seven Lakes Drive causing road closure.
Hail Hail
Video showing hail with a few up to the size of quarters.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy wet snow fell across Rockland County with average amounts well exceeding warning criteria, especially away from the Hudson River as further downstream to the south amounts were lower. close to the river. Some total were; 10.5 inches at 1 NW Stony Point via Cocorahs, 10.3 in…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Moderate coastal flooding occurred at the Piermont USGS tidal gauge, with water levels above the moderate threshold of 6.9 ft MLLW from from 1015 AM EST to 1245 PM EST, and a peak water level of 7.5 ft MLLW from 1130 AM EST to 1200 PM EST.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Moderate coastal flooding occurred at the Piermont USGS tidal gauge, with water levels above the moderate threshold of 6.9 ft MLLW from 800 AM to 945 AM EST, and a peak water level of 7.3 ft MLLW from 830 AM to 900 AM EST.
High Wind High Wind
Multiple occurrences of downed trees were reported. The Department of Highways reported a downed tree in Orangeburg, NY on the southbound Palisades Interstate Parkway at West Orangeburg Road at 1120 PM Local Standard Time. A trained spotter reported that the local fire department…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An accumulating snow occurred across Rockland County before a mix and changeover to a wintery mix and rain. Amounts averaged between 3 and 4 inches across much of the zone and fell short of warning criteria. Cocorahs reported 4.1 inches at 1.7 SSW Spring Valley, 4.0 inches in Sto…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding and road closure on NY 303 in both directions in Clarkstown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding and road closure on Palisades interstate Parkway both directions at Exit 14 Willow Grove Road. All lanes closed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding and road closure on NY 303 both directions in area on NY 59. All lanes closed.
High Wind High Wind
Multiple instances of downed trees across Rockland County, NY, some with road closures, were reported by the Department of Highways. This included, in Local Standard Time, Orangeburg at 443 AM, New Square at 500 AM, Piermont at 522 AM, Montebello at 614 AM, Tappan at 621 AM, and …
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 19 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 19 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 24 | 1 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 14 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 | 30 | 0 |
| 2010 | 21 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 1 |
| 2005 | 18 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 19 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 30 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
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