Tioga County, New York
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1967 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
8
Tornado reports
87
Hail reports
92
Floods since 1996
558
All events
2
Deaths
$609.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Tioga County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 8 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.
During the late afternoon of the second day of a multi-day heatwave, a 65 year old woman on the 3rd/top floor of an apartment building in the Village of Owego suffered a medical emergency due to the heat and passed away. The apartment had no air conditioning and had warmed to 105…
A winter storm brought 6 to 8 inches of snow to the county.
The tornado first touched down about a mile and a half northeast of the village of Owego, along Carmichael Road. As the tornado passed over a ridge toward Beecher Hill Road, the most extensive damage occurred. Along with major tree damage, two mobile homes were completely destroy…
Catastrophic flash flooding was reported in and around Smithboro. Numerous roads and bridges were severely damaged.
Catastrophic flash flooding occurred in the Apalachian area. Many roads were flooded, with streams flowing in people's yards. Houses, roads and bridges were severely damaged.
Catastrophic flash flooding was reported in the Barton area. Sulpher Springs Road was flooded along with many other roads and bridges. Severe damage was reported.
Catastrophic flash flooding occurred from Owego Creek and Catatonk Creek into the Village of Owego and surrounding areas. Numerous roads, bridges and homes were severely damaged.
Catastrophic flash flooding in the Nichols area. Most roads and bridges were severely damaged.
Catastrophic flash flooding occurring in the Owego area. Numerous roads and bridges were severely damaged.
Catastrophic flash flooding of roads, bridges and homes occurred in the Newark Valley area. Numerous roads, homes and bridges were severely damaged.
The Engelbert farm which is just east of Lounsberry on East River Road is several feet under water and has been since mid-afternoon. There is significant damage to equipment, buildings and crops. Some livestock were lost in the flash flood.
A record flood occurred on the Susquehanna river at Owego, NY. The crest was recorded by a high water mark survey at 39.62 feet on September 8, 2011 with an estimated time at about 3:00 PM. This flood smashed the previous record flood event by being nearly 4 feet higher.
Record flooding occurred along the Susquehanna River near Waverly, NY between September 7th and September 12th, 2011. The river crested at 26.67 feet at 4:15 PM on September 8th as determined by a USGS high water mark survey. This surpassed the previous record of 22.52 feet set d…
Major flash flooding occurred in several areas of the county during the overnight hours on the 28th, especially along the State Route 38 corridor. The town of Owego had 1.5 million in damages to roads, five major stream crossings, ditches, culverts and road shoulders. The Town of…
Numerous roads and highways were closed due to damage caused by flooding and washouts. Several storms trained over Tioga county, New York and produced rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches in a period of 3 to 6 hours. The rain fell on waterlogged ground since April was a wet month (3…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Honeypot Rd.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Spotters reported water flowing over the road and destroying the shoulder and a culvert.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow accumulated between 8 and 12 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow accumulated between 5 and 8 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulated between 2 and 7 inches.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was occurring along Prospect Valley Road with water pouring into a residence. The garage and basement of the residence was flooded and a shed was shifted onto another property.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was rising over Rock Street up to the porch level.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing on roads, making them impassible.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were multiple reports of people trapped in residences due to rising water in the village of Newark Valley.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was reported up to first floor windows at several residences.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 61 mph maximum wind gust was reported at the Berkshire NYS Mesonet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down wires at Skyline Road and 17C.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple trees and powerlines.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow accumulated between 3 and 9 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees on Barden Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees on Reservoir Hill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees on Lisle Road.
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Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees on Hollister Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees on Blodgett Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a large tree that fell onto and destroyed a chicken coop.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Wright Road and Straits Corners Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree and wires on Hickory Park Road.
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Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees in Campville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds snapped multiple trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds snapped a large tree at Tioga County Fairgrounds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds were reported to have knocked down trees across the roadway.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow accumulated between 6 and 9 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Outflow winds from nearby storm knocked down two trees on Ithaca Road. One tree fell on wires.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 19 | 0 |
| 2019 | 21 | 0 |
| 2018 | 24 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 19 | 1 |
| 2011 | 43 | 0 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 | 17 | 1 |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 | 21 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 24 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 15 | 1 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 25 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 1 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 21 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 10 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 1 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 9 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 7 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
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