Western Essex County, New York
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1996 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
0
Tornado reports
0
Hail reports
18
Floods since 1996
366
All events
1
Deaths
$4.1M
Property damage
Year by year
All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
High Wind High Wind
Measured wind gusts in excess of 65 mph for several locations with reports of downed tree limbs/trees onto utility lines. A report of 97 mph on the summit of Whiteface mountain.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts across the county were 6 to 10 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals across the area were 4 to 8 inches.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Daytime temperatures falling to below zero on Saturday (2/7) combined with northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph with higher gusts created wind chills of 20 to 30 below zero during the daylight hours. Saturday night (2/7) - Sunday morning (2/8)...although winds diminished to 5 to 10 mp…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Actual air temperatures around 10 to 20 below zero combined with winds to create wind chill values of 25 to 35 below zero during the overnight of January 29th into the midday hours of January 30th.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals across the county were 12 to 18 inches, including; 18 inches in Wilmington, 17 inches in Elizabethtown, 16 inches in Keene Valley, 14 inches in Westport and Ticonderoga with 12 inches in Willsboro.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Actual air temperatures of 10 to 20 below zero combined with winds to create wind chill values of 20 to 40 below zero during the night of January 23rd into the morning hours of January 24th. Morning low temperatures on January 25th were 10 to 20 below zero with light winds creati…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals were 2 to 5 inches across the area.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches fell across the region.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Elevated flat ice accumulations were generally 0.2 to 0.4 inches across the area with vehicle accidents being the main impact, yet there were some isolated to scattered power outages as well.
High Wind High Wind
Several wind gusts in excess of 65 mph with scattered tree damage and power outages.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals for this event were 3 to 7 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals of 4 to 7 inches were reported.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches were observed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals were generally 2 to 6 inches with the highest totals along the higher elevations.
Heat Heat
Dangerous heat across the region for both June 23rd and 24th with daytime temperatures in the lower to mid 90s and dewpoints in the 70s creating heat index values between 95 and 105 degrees.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals across the area were 2 to 5 inches combined with ice accumulations of around 1/2 inch flat ice.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Numerous wind gusts in excess of 40 mph were recorded and combined with freshly fallen snow for considerable blowing and drifting snow that caused some driving hazards of poor visibility and snow covered roads.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals across the county were 8 to 15 inches with brisk winds developing in the evening hours to begin blowing and drifting snow that caused some driving hazards of poor visibility and snow covered roads through February 17th.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A widespread snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain at times with snowfall accumulations of 2 to 5 inches across the area.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals across Essex county ranged from 4 to 6 inches in northern sections with 6 to 8 inches in southern sections.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals across the area were generally 2 to 4 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall accumulations of 5 to 10 inches were observed.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Several reports of measured winds gusts in the 45 to 55 mph range with some power outages and downed branches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A general 3 to 6 inches of snow fell across the area.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A general 3 to 5 inches of snow fell across western Essex county with 2 to 3 inches in eastern Essex county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals in Essex county ranged from a few inches in the valley with up to 6+ inches in the highest peaks.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals across the area were generally 6 to 12 inches with 7 inches in Bloomingdale, 11 in in Lake Placid and 13 inches in AuSable Forks.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals were 6 to 12 inches for Essex county, higher totals across eastern sections.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy wet snow accumulated on the night of March 9th that led to power outages across the region. Additional snowfall, more powdery, fell during the night of March 10th through midday March 11th. Storm total snowfall was 8-12+ inches.
High Wind High Wind
Several backyard mesonet reports in excess of 50 mph with numerous tree damage similar to neighboring counties with measured 58+ mph wind gusts.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Flat ice accumulations of 0.1 inches or less were observed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals of 3 to 6 inches were observed and accounted for some hazardous travel.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Southeast wind gusts of 40-50 mph with a few in the lower 50 mph range impacted the region for a few hours resulting in isolated to scattered power outages.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Various mesonet sites reported wind gusts between 40 and 50 mph with some isolated small limb damage. In addition 3 to 8 inches of wet snow preceded the wind event.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals of 8 to 10 inches were observed.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A heavy wet snow fell across the region with lower valleys receiving 3 to 6 inches, while the higher elevations received 5 to 10 inches. Power outages of approximately 2000 customers occurred in Essex county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall accumulations ranged from a few inches in the valleys to 6-10 inches at elevations above 2000 feet. The heavy wet snow led to scattered power outages due to bending or broken tree limbs onto power lines.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall accumulations of a heavy, wet variety totaled 10 to 20+ inches in Essex county with the lower values in the valley. This led to numerous damaged trees and utility lines with power outages. Some specific totals include; 30 inches in Schroon Lake, 28 inches in North Hudson…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A general 8 to 12 inches of snow fell across the region.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A general 5 to 8 inches of snow fell across the region.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills impacted the area from early Friday morning through Saturday evening. The coldest was Friday night with low temperatures 20 to 30 below zero and wind chills 30 to 45 below zero. Some specific low temperatures included; North Hudson at…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from 4 to 7 inches with the higher totals in the Adirondacks.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A general 4 to 7 inches of snow fell across the region.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals were generally 3 to 6 inches across the region.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Southeast winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph occurred during the morning hours before lessening for a few hours before an arctic cold front brought west winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50-55 mph to the region.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A wet, heavy snowfall of 5 to 10 inches occurred across eastern Essex. Meanwhile, 12 to 24 inches fell across the Adirondacks in Essex county resulting in 10,000 power outages lasting several days. Some higher snowfall totals include; 24 inches in Keene, Moriah and Newcomb, 20 in…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Rain changes to a heavy, wet pasty snow during the early morning hours and quickly accumulated, especially the higher elevations. Snowfall accumulations of 6 to 15+ inches occurred and resulted in downed tree limbs, branches and trees that caused significant power outages.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 16 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 22 | 0 |
| 2007 | 19 | 0 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | 27 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 21 | 0 |
| 1999 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 23 | 0 |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 |
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