Westchester storm history
Storm events recorded in Westchester, New York between 1950 and 2025.
734
Total events
9
Tornadoes
80
Hail
270
Floods
10
Deaths
$112.1M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A 33 year old man from the Bronx died when he drove his vehicle into flood waters on South Columbus Avenue in Mount Vernon and became trapped.
The body of a 69 year old man was found near Route 119 near the Mario Cuomo Bridge in Tarrytown not far from where his car was found submerged.
An elderly couple's vehicle was found pinned against a utility pole at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Brookside Way in Rye Brook. The couple are believed to have been swept away from their vehicle and down Blind Brook Creek and drowned.
The body of a man was found in Saxon Woods Park in White Plains after he exited his stranded car and was swept away by flood waters.
A raft carrying five men capsized on the Croton River just south of Silver Lake Park shortly before 6 pm. The men were rescued from the raging river, which was moving at a speed of around 40 mph, but not before three of the rescue workers were tossed from their rescue boat and we…
Flash flooding resulted in an estimated $92.6 million in damages across Westchester County. This estimate includes $78 million in FEMA individual assistance to property owners, renters, and businesses and an additional $14.6 million in damages to Westchester County government inf…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding on the Bronx River Parkway southbound south of Wakefield avenue with lanes blocked.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding on Hutchinson River Parkway in both directions at exit 9 in New Rochelle. All Lanes are closed at mile marker 9.4.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down on a vehicle on Hardscrabble Road and Reed Road.
Tree down hitting a female on Samuel Dann Way.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Live wires down on High Ridge Road at Upper Shad Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree down on car with people trapped.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
All southbound lanes of the Taconic State Parkway are closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple vehicles stranded on I 287 and the Taconic Parkway due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
DOT Flooding and Road Closure on NY 9A both directions between Payne St and Hunter Lane all lanes of 4 lanes closed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding and Road Closure on Taconic State Parkway southbound between Commerce Street and Lakeview Avenue. All lanes of 2 lanes closed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding on Sprain Brook State Pkwy both directions at Bradhurst Avenue intersection.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
I 287 flooded with multiple vehicles stuck in floodwaters.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple cars stuck in flood waters up to the roofs of the cars on Saw Mill River Parkway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Car stranded on the Sprain Brook Parkway with flood waters over the wheel well. Highway completely impassable in both directions.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding and Road Closure on Saw Mill River Parkway both directions south of Exit 21E NY 119. All lanes closed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
NY 22 closed in both directions at Hillandale Avenue due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Basement flooding on Drisler Ave and Finmor Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding on NY 9A northbound at Browns Lane. All lanes closed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree down on power lines near Albany Post Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
DOT Tree down across Route 129. All lanes blocked.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
NY DOT reports tree down on NY 100 at Saw Mill River Road. All lanes closed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines down near Mount Kisco NY.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route 1 in Mamaroneck closed due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet site at the American Yacht Club measured a 61 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet site at Tappan Zee Light measured a 62 mph wind gust at 44 feet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree down blocking the left exit lane on Interstate 684 southbound just north of Route 22.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down on State Highway 9 in Croton-On-Hudson.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple tree limbs downed power poles.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple tree limbs down throughout Croton-On-Hudson blocking roadways.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on NY 120 at Commodore Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down on highway 100 north of Chappaqua Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down with wires at NY 117 intersection with Annandale Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down off NY 22 and Upland Lane.
Lightning Lightning
House struck by lightning in Katonah NY.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down on wires at the Taconic Correctional Facility.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down on Rock Gate Farm Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on 684 Northbound North of Exit 4.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down on Guard Hill Road.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | 0 |
| 2024 | 35 | 0 |
| 2023 | 54 | 0 |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 |
| 2021 | 48 | 0 |
| 2020 | 17 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 0 |
| 2018 | 38 | 1 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 22 | 0 |
| 2013 | 18 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 55 | 0 |
| 2010 | 28 | 0 |
| 2009 | 41 | 0 |
| 2008 | 51 | 0 |
| 2007 | 14 | 0 |
| 2006 | 18 | 1 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 1 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 | 29 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 1 |
| 1991 | 16 | 1 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |