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Madison County impacted by worldwide ‘Crowdstrike’ outage, DMV closed July 19
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — According to Madison County Public Information Officer Samantha Field Madison County is experiencing some outages due to the worldwide CrowdStrike issues. Madison County IT is working through our plans and is getting departments back up and running. Public Safety services are operational including EMS, Sheriff’s Office,...
Church on the Rock is serving meals all day Friday, July 19 for those impacted by severe storms
ONEIDA, N.Y. — Church on the Rock, 164 Madison St., is serving free breakfast, lunch, and dinner Friday, July 19 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The church had served meals since Wednesday after severe storms, and a tornado, impacted Oneida County and northern Madison County. “For all those...
National Weather Service confirms Tuesday tornado in Canastota; Oneida sees significant damage as well
MADISON COUNTY, N.Y. — Madison County officials provided an update late Thursday afternoon related to severe weather that caused damage in some areas on Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Binghamton (NWS) confirmed that the damage in Canastota is consistent with a tornado. NWS conducted a storm survey earlier and will release a final assessment later.
Drone videos capture intense storm damage in Rome and Canastota
CENTRAL NEW YORK (WSYR-TV) — Severe storms ripped through two CNY counties, leaving tens of thousands without power, buildings in ruins, and The National Weather Service looking for answers. Drone video of Rome damage Video courtesy of Ben Augustine. In Oneida County, Rome was hit by a likely tornado. Areas in Downtown Rome, neighborhoods, and […]
High winds during thunderstorms cause severe damage in Madison County, leaves 1 dead
The only tornado in Central New York on Tuesday devastated Rome, but other areas were also hit hard by high winds from thunderstorms, with the area’s only death reported in Canastota. Robert Popple, 82, was found dead outside his home after a severe thunderstorm passed on Tuesday afternoon. Neighbors said he went outside to check on an antique car, Gov. Kathy Hochul said during a news conference in Rome. ...
One found dead in Madison County after storm rolls through village
Canastota, N.Y. — One person was found dead Tuesday in Canastota after a storm with damaging winds rolled through the village. The storm carved a narrow path, leaving behind downed trees, homes with torn roofs, flipped cars and at least one garage that collapsed, said Jeremy Ryan, Canastota’s administrator.
Watch live: Hochul holds storm briefing in Rome after devastating storms
A state of emergency remains in effect for Oneida County and Madison County after storms ripped through the area Tuesday night. At least one person is confirmed to have died in the Madison County Village of Canastota during the storm. Gov. Kathy Hochul is in Rome and will hold a...
Man killed following storm in Canastota identified
Update at 9:45 a.m. on July 17, 2024: 82-year-old Robert Popple was identified as the person who was found dead on Main Street, in Canastota. Madison County says that the Village of Canastota is still under a State of Emergency: A spokesperson for the county adds that the worst damage is in the village and […]
Madison County is providing for those who were impacted by the storm
CANASTOTA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Canastota is asking for patience as they work to piece back together a community torn apart so quickly by a storm. An 82-year-old man has died and currently, five houses are completely uninhabitable following severe storms on Tuesday. The National Weather service is set to go in and give the community more answers on whether a tornado touched down or not.
Dry Ice Distribution in Rome and Oneida
ROME, N.Y. -- Distribution of dry ice is occurring in Rome and Oneida for those lacking refrigeration after Tuesday's tornado. There are two dry ice distribution centers in Rome. One is already operational at the emergency shelter located at 394 Hangar Rd. in the Griffiss Business and Technology Park until...
Cleanup efforts continue in the city of Oneida
ONEIDA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Residents in Madison County are still picking up the pieces after Tuesday’s storms swept through the city of Oneida. Many people woke up without electricity Wednesday morning, after Tuesday’s high winds led to fallen trees and downed power lines, leaving many homes and businesses in the dark for hours.
Storm damage in Canastota consistent with a tornado, National Weather Service confirms
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — The National Weather Service in Binghamton confirmed Thursday that the damage in Canastota from Tuesday’s big storm is consistent with a tornado after conducting a storm survey, Madison County officials said. At around 3 p.m. on July 16, a severe storm hit the county with...
National Grid Provides Update on Power Outages Amid Storm Damage
Tens of thousands of residents are without power this morning following a devastating storm that ripped through Central New York. The worst of it has hit Rome, Canastota and Ilion. Jared Paventi is a representative with National Grid. Paventi joined 'First News with Keeler in the Morning' on WIBX Wednesday...
Central New York Responders Go Above and Beyond to Assist Tornado Victims
Cleanup efforts are underway after a tornado outbreak devastated parts of Central New York, particularly the City of Rome. With over 25,000 customers in Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida County currently without power; crews from across the United States and Canada are heading to the area to assist with restoration. A State of Emergency has since been declared by Governor Kathy Hochul to further assist with recovery efforts.
Storm debris kills Canastota man, 82, who was trying to protect a prized possession
Canastota, NY - Storm debris hit and killed an 82-year-old man trying to cover his classic car Tuesday during a powerful storm. Robert Popple, of Main Street, Canastota, was outside when he was killed by storm debris, Village Administrator Jeremy Ryan confirmed. Officials said they don’t yet know what hit him.
City of Rome 'devastated' by severe weather Tuesday; thousands remain without power
A state of emergency remains in effect for Oneida County and Madison County after storms ripped through the area Tuesday night. At least one person is confirmed to have died in the Madison County Village of Canastota during the storm. Gov. Kathy Hochul is in Rome and will hold a...
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