Southern Herkimer storm history
Storm events recorded in Southern Herkimer, New York between 1950 and 2025.
450
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
30
Floods
0
Deaths
$3.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Lake-Effect Snow Lake-Effect Snow
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Zone average snowfall of 6.1 inches.
High Wind High Wind
A 65 mph wind gust was recorded at the New York State Mesonet site near Cold Brook.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Zone average snowfall of 5.2 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow squall. NYS Mesonet at Herkimer shows a snow squall producing visibility below one quarter mild along with a measured wind gust of 33 mph.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Zone average snowfall of 4.6 inches.
Lake-Effect Snow Lake-Effect Snow
A portion of Route 28 was closed between Mohawk and Richfield Springs due to the whiteout conditions.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A 41 mph wind gust was recorded at the New York State Mesonet site at Herkimer.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Heat Heat
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Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A 47 mph wind gust was recorded at the New York State Mesonet site near Herkimer.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A 48 mph wind gust was recorded at the New York State Mesonet site near Herkimer.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A 52 mph wind gust was recorded at the New York State Mesonet site near Herkimer.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Lake-Effect Snow Lake-Effect Snow
A maximum accumulation of 18.5 inches was reported in southern Herkimer County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A mixed precipitation winter storm led to the combination of zone average snowfall of 7.7 inches, zone average flat ice accumulation of 0.27 inches, and zone average liquid equivalent of 0.96 inches.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Lake-Effect Snow Lake-Effect Snow
The greatest snowfall total in southern Herkimer County reported by a local trained spotter was 18 inches near the town of Frankfort. Another warning-level total was 11.5 inches observed by another trained spotter in the Village of Ilion.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow Squall. NYS Mesonet webcam at Herkimer indicated heavy snow, wind gusts to 29 mph, and estimated 3 inches of snowfall.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Lake-Effect Snow Lake-Effect Snow
Lake-Effect Snow Lake-Effect Snow
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Zone average snowfall of 4.3 inches.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Zone average snowfall of 6.3 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A local Amateur Radio Operator sent numerous reports of downed trees and wires throughout southern Herkimer County due to strong winds. Many instances of downed trees led to road blockages. There were also a couple of instances where trees fell on personal property including a ho…
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
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Winter Weather Winter Weather
Zone average snowfall of 3.8 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Zone average snowfall of 4.3 inches.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Herkimer NY Mesonet site measured a maximum gust of 45 mph. There were multiple reports of trees and wires down.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Zone average snowfall of 11.5 inches.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | 0 |
| 2024 | 23 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 24 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 17 | 0 |
| 2019 | 26 | 0 |
| 2018 | 28 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 | 30 | 0 |
| 2007 | 18 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |