Ulster storm history
Storm events recorded in Ulster, New York between 1950 and 2025.
934
Total events
14
Tornadoes
123
Hail
166
Floods
3
Deaths
$17.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A man was in the backyard of his home wrapping up an extension cord when lightning either struck the ground near him or the cord.
Heavy rainfall led to flooding of numerous creeks and streams throughout the county. The Verkeerderkill Creek exceeded bankful around 1655 EST on the 15th, flooding adjacent portions of Ulsterville Road in Walker Valley. Additional flooding was reported around 2313 LST near New P…
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A tree was downed near Route 28 and Beesmer Road near West Hurley.
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Trees and wires were downed near Lucas Avenue at Heritage Drive near the Town of Hurley.
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Trees and wires were downed on Katrine Lane in Lake Katrine.
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A tree and wires were downed leading to a road closure on US Route 9W north of Ulster Avenue.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported in the City of Kingston.
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Wires were downed on Minturn Street in Port Ewen.
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Tree and wires were downed on Horsenden Road in New Paltz.
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Wires were downed on Route 32 near Plattekill.
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Tree and wires were downed on Herman Drive in Marlboro.
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Tree and wires were downed on Mahoney Road near Milton.
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A 911 call center operator reported trees and wires down on Halihan Hill Road.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service Storm Survey, with assistance from received video footage, determined an EF-0 tornado occurred along the NYS Thruway near exit 18. The tornado uprooted a few hardwood trees as it crossed the interstate. Estimated peak winds were 76 mph with a path lengt…
Flood Flood
The department of highways reported the closure of Route 32 at North Front Street in New Paltz.
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Local fire department reported a tree down on a home on Hugenot Street in Napanoch.
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Local fire department reported a downed tree blocking Route 209.
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Local fire department reported a tree down on wires at Eastern Correctional Facility.
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A 911 call center gave multiple reports of trees down in and near the town of Ellenville.
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A tree was downed on New York Route 213 going eastbound at Mountain Road near High Falls.
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A tree was downed in Mt. Temper near NY-28.
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Trees and wires were downed on Chestnut Hill Road.
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A tree was downed on wires on Old Stage Road.
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Trees and wires were downed on a vehicle with entrapment on Route 32.
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Trees and wires were downed on Ryan Drive.
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Trees and wires were downed on Route 28.
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Trees and wires downed on Route 214.
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Report of wires down on Upper Frog Hollow Road.
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A tree was downed on an apartment building along Route 209.
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A tree was downed on Lucas Avenue Extension and Hinel Road.
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A tree was downed on Sawdust Avenue.
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A tree was downed on wires on Osterhoudt Lane.
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Route 32 was closed due to a downed tree at Ulster Landing Road.
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A tree and wires were downed on Crispell Road.
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Tree and wires were downed along Hardenburg Road in the town of Esopus.
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A tree and wires were downed on Carney Road near Ulster Park.
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A tree was downed blocking Union Center Road in Ulster Park.
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Trees were downed on Route 9W in the town of Esopus.
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A tree was downed onto wires on Harwich Street in Kingston.
Flood Flood
Some basement flooding was reported in the town of Saugerties.
Flood Flood
Queens Highway was closed at Millbrook Lane due to flooding.
Flood Flood
Route 9W had partial lane closures between Highland and the Ulster/Orange County line due to flooding.
Flood Flood
US Route 44 was closed in both directions between Reservoir Road and Van Wagner Road.
Flood Flood
Residents at the Weyant Green Apartments were evacuated due to severe flooding.
Flood Flood
Portions of John Joy Road were closed due to flooding.
Flood Flood
Water flowed over portions of Route 212 near Pine Lane. Old Route 212 was also closed due to flooding between Blue Mountain Road and Fish Creek Road.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 28 | 1 |
| 2023 | 94 | 0 |
| 2022 | 43 | 1 |
| 2021 | 57 | 0 |
| 2020 | 34 | 0 |
| 2019 | 43 | 0 |
| 2018 | 33 | 1 |
| 2017 | 21 | 0 |
| 2016 | 30 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 34 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 45 | 0 |
| 2010 | 24 | 0 |
| 2009 | 27 | 0 |
| 2008 | 25 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 21 | 0 |
| 2004 | 29 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 33 | 1 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 21 | 1 |
| 1997 | 14 | 0 |
| 1996 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 21 | 0 |
| 1994 | 17 | 0 |
| 1993 | 18 | 1 |
| 1992 | 11 | 0 |
| 1991 | 10 | 0 |
| 1990 | 9 | 0 |
| 1989 | 10 | 0 |
| 1988 | 7 | 0 |
| 1987 | 10 | 0 |
| 1986 | 6 | 1 |
| 1985 | 5 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983 | 6 | 1 |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 5 | 3 |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |