Southern Westchester storm history
Storm events recorded in Southern Westchester, New York between 1950 and 2025.
206
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
20
Floods
8
Deaths
$2.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A wind gust up to 72 mph was measured at White Plains Airport at 705 pm. a 54 year old male was killed when he drove his car into a fallen tree in Greenburgh on the Sprain Parkway.
A wind gust to 62 mph was reported at White Plains at 629 pm. In Larchmont, a 58 mph wind gust was reported at 710 pm. A tree fell onto a car, killing one person and injuring another at 645 pm in Hartsdale.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Amateur radio reported 5.4 inches in White Plains, and 3.0 inches in Mount Vernon. The public reported 4.5 inches at 1 E Scarsdale, 4.3 inches at 1 SSE Greenville, 3.8 inches at 1 WNW Tuckahoe, and 2.8 inches at 1 E Pelham Manor.
High Wind High Wind
Local Fire Department/Rescue reported live wires down on a car in Yonkers at 502 PM Local Standard Time.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A high end advisory level snowfall of generally 4 to 5 inches occurred. A trained spotter reported 5.3 inches at 1 ESE Hartsdale and 4.8 inches at 1 WSW Armonk. The public reported 4.0 inches at 1 N Larchmont.
High Wind High Wind
At 1217 AM Local Standard Time, a measured high wind gust of 60 mph was recorded at ASOS station KHPN, Westchester County Airport, located in White Plains, NY.
High Wind High Wind
The Department of Highways reported a downed tree and wires on Route 100B in both directions at Verne Place in Greenburgh, NY at 228 PM Local Standard Time, closing all lanes.
High Wind High Wind
At 710 AM Local Standard Time, a measured high wind gust of 61 mph was recorded at ASOS station KHPN, White Plains Airport, located in White Plains, NY.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An accumulating snowfall of mainly 3 to 5 inches fell across the zone. Trained spotters reported 3.2 inches at 2 NW Woodlawn, 4.0 inches at 2 NNE White Plains, and 4.5 inches at 1 ESE Hartsdale. The public reported 4.8 inches at 1 N Eastchester, 4.8 inches in Mamaroneck, and 4.6 …
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Trained spotters reported 3.1 inches in Yonkers and 1.2 inches in Pelham, with amateur radio reporting 1.5 inches at 1 N Port Chester as amounts were much lower closer to Long Island Sound. The public reported 3.5 inches at 1 NNW Tuckahoe, 3.4 inches in Larchmont, 3.0 inches at E…
High Wind High Wind
Multiple instances of high winds were measured by mesonet stations from late in the morning through the evening. These include a sustained wind of 44 mph at 1029 AM and a wind gust of 65 mph at 930 PM at Larchmont Harbor, NY, and a wind gust of 58 mph at 830 PM in Mamaroneck, NY.…
High Wind High Wind
At 1212 PM Local Standard Time, a measured high wind gust of 60 mph was recorded at ASOS station KHPN, Westchester County Airport, located in White Plains, NY.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A general 2 to 3 inches fell across Southern Westchester with more significant snow associated with a heavy band falling to the south of the zone. A trained spotter reported 3.0 inches a 2 ESE Scarsdale, and a Cocorahs observer reported 2.7 inches in Armonk. Public reports also c…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A heavy wet snow fell across Southern Westchester. Amounts ranged from 7.2 inches at 1 ESE Hartsdale, 6.8 inches in Scarsdale, 5.8 inches at 1 ESE Hartsdale, and 5.1 inches in New Rochelle, all reported by trained spotters.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Moderate coastal flooding occurred at the Kings Point NOS tidal gauge, with water levels above the moderate threshold of 10.5 ft MLLW from 1100 AM EST to 136 PM EST, and a peak water level of 11.0 ft MLLW from 1212 PM to 1230 PM EST. Moderate coastal flooding occurred at the Pier…
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
A measured high wind gust of 64 mph was recorded at a mesonet station located in Kew Garden Hills, NY at 1040 PM Local Standard Time.
High Wind High Wind
A measured wind gust of 64 mph occurred at a mesonet station located at Larchmont Harbor, NY at 500 AM Local Standard Time. A measured wind gust of 58 mph occurred at a mesonet station located at Disbrow Park, NY at 455 AM Local Standard Time. In addition, the Department of Highw…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A cocorahs observer reported 3.5 inches in Armonk. A 1 to 4 inch snowfall was observed across the northern portions of Southern Westchester, with amounts closer to an inch across far southern portions of the zone and mainly on colder surfaces as temperatures were mainly above fre…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The majority of snow reports ranged from 4 to 5 inches across the southern portion of the county. A trained spotter reported 5.3 inches in Hartsdale, 5.0 inches in Peekskill, and 4.5 inches in Yonkers. Public reports included 5.0 inches in Armonk, 4.8 inches at 1 WSW New Rochelle…
High Wind High Wind
NY Department of Highways reported multiple instances of downed trees blocking roadways in Southern Westchester County. A downed tree blocking two lanes was reported on northbound Hutchinson River Parkway south of exit 6B in Pelham, NY at 0359 AM Local Standard Time. Additionally…
High Wind High Wind
A measured wind gust of 66 mph was recorded at a mesonet station located in Larchmont Harbor, NY at 215 PM Local Standard Time.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall reports were generally at 3 inches. The public reported 3.3 inches in Bronxville and 3.2 inches in Larchmont. A trained spotter reported 3.0 inches in White Plains. A public report came in with 4.3 inches at Hastings-on-the-Hudson when the event was finished.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow and gusty winds impacted Southern Westchester. Snowfall reports from the public ranged mostly from 6 to 10 inches. Snowfall reports included; 9.8 inches was reported in New Rochelle, 9.5 in Rye, 9.4 in Mamaroneck, 9.2 in Port Chester, and 7.0 inches in Hastings-on-Huds…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Trained spotters reported 6 to 7 inches of snow for White Plains, Yonkers, and Hartsdale, while public reports of 6 to 7.8 inches were reported for Port Chester, Pelham Manor, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, and Hastings-On-Hudson.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Vehicle crash on the ramp connecting the Eastbound Cross County Parkway to the Northbound Bronx River Parkway. Ice Accretion estimated via photos with one fatality.
High Wind High Wind
A measured wind gust of 64 mph was recorded at Larchmont Harbor at 738 PM Local Standard Time.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Trained spotters and the public reported 3 to 5 inches of snow. The Westchester County Airport recorded 0.01 inches of freezing rain.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Amateur radio in New Rochelle and White Plains reported 6.5 inches of snow and 6.0 inches of snow respectively. A trained spotter 2 miles south of Yonkers reported 6.1 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trained spotters reported 12 to 18 inches of snow. A 46 mph wind gust was recorded by the nearby White Plains Airport ASOS at 4:56 pm February 1, 2021.
High Wind High Wind
A large tree snapped and fell onto a house in New Rochelle at 330 AM local standard time.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A COOP Observer in Shrub Oak measured 9 inches of snow. Trained spotters, CoCoRaHS, and the public measured 6 to 10 inches of snow. Winds gusted to 40 mph at the nearby Westchester County Airport at 6:56 am on December 17, 2020.
High Wind High Wind
A measured wind gust of 62 mph occurred at 1238 PM local standard time in Mamaroneck.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
A maximum sustained winds of 41 mph was recorded at Westchester County Airport at 1259 pm LST and a peak wind gust of 59 mph at 103 pm LST. A peak wind gust of 78mph was recorded at the NYS mesonet in Larchmont Harbor at 40 ft elevation at 120pm LST. These type of winds across th…
High Wind High Wind
At 1051 am, the mesonet station at Tappan Zee Light measured a 68 mph wind gust, and a 48 mph sustained wind. The elevation was 44 feet. Around 1146 am, law enforcement reported a tree down on Lincoln Avenue East of the Hutchinson River Parkway in Pelham. In the town of Greenburg…
Strong Wind Strong Wind
The ASOS at White Plains Westchester Airport measured a 52 mph wind gust at 253 pm. A sustained wind of 37 mph was measured at White Plains Westchester Airport at 419 pm. At 251 pm, the elevated mesonet station Tappan Zee Light measured a 61 mph wind gust.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
The mesonet station at Tappan Zee Light measured a 54 mph wind gust at 121 am.
The broadcast media reported one injury from a tree down in the town of New Rochelle around 6 pm. This occurred on Mountain Avenue and Maywood Road. At 1155 pm, the mesonet station on Larchmont Harbor measured a 56 mph gust.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
A peak water level of 10.6 ft MLLW occurred at the nearby USGS tidal gauge at Stamford CT from 2019-10-27 11:00 EDT to 2019-10-27 11:30 EDT. The moderate coastal flood threshold of 10.0 ft MLLW was exceeded from 2019-10-27 10:00 EDT to 2019-10-27 12:30 EDT.
High Wind High Wind
The broadcast media reported large trees down in the town of Hartsdale around 9 am.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
A peak water level of 10.4 ft MLLW occurred at the nearby USGS tidal gauge at Stamford CT at 2019-10-17 02:30 EDT. The moderate coastal flood threshold of 10.0 ft MLLW was exceeded from 2019-10-17 02:00 EDT to 2019-10-17 03:00 EDT.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A 55 mph wind gust was reported at White Plains, Westchester County Airport at 1154 pm. A 54 mph wind gust was measured by a mesonet station along Tappan Zee Light 14 at 1141 pm.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The KHPN ASOS recorded a heat index of 105 to 106 at 1500 and 1700 hours.
Heat Heat
The KHPN ASOS recorded a heat index between 100 and 105 from 1300 and 1700 hours.
Heat Heat
The KHPN ASOS recorded a heat index between 95 and 100 at 1600 and again from 1800 to 1900 hours.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Trained spotters and the public reported 2 to 5 inches of snow.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 14 | 0 |