Cortland County suffering from storm damage, 1K without power

CORTLAND, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Severe weather ripped through Central New York on Wednesday, with Cortland County feeling a large impact.

The county has about 1,000 without power at this time.

Cortlandville Fire Chief Mike Biviano told NewsChannel 9 that at one point yesterday, the department had received 25 alarm calls.

Trees, wires, and even trees on houses were seen, keeping crews busy.

“We’ve had a few trees down, branches down, but nothing with the trees uprooted to the extent of what it is today,” said Cortlandville Fire Department’s Chief, Mike Biviano.

And now, closures may begin to settle in.

Cortland County Country Club announced it will be closed until further notice due to the storm.

“During this evening’s storm the golf course suffered significant damage in the form of downed trees. While the damage is assessed and for your safety, we ask that you refrain from going onto the property until further notice,” said the country club.

NewsChannel 9 meteorologist Carson Metcalf was surveying the damage at the course Thursday morning.

They plan on sharing updates on memberships when they learn more.

NewsChannel 9 will update you as we learn more about the aftermath of the storm.

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