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Power Restored to Many Following Tuesday's Tornado in Rome; Around 5,000 Still Without Electricity
ROME, N.Y. -- National Grid is steadily advancing in the restoration of power to those affected by the tornado. In Oneida County, more than 5,000 customers remain without power, a decrease from 17,000 reported at this time yesterday, while Herkimer County has about 700 customers without power, down from 1,900.
Tornado that swept through Oneida County traveled over 5 miles, up to 300 yards wide
Rome, N.Y. — A tornado that swept through Oneida County Tuesday traveled 5.25 miles and reached wind speeds of up to 135 mph as it left behind hundreds of ripped trees, downed power lines and torn buildings in its path. It was the strongest tornado to hit the county...
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 […]
News Wrap: Tornado hits upstate New York community
In our news wrap Wednesday, upstate New York is cleaning up after a tornado ripped through Oneida County, prosecutors formally appealed a federal judge's ruling to toss out Donald Trump's classified documents case, an Israeli delegation touched down in Cairo where international mediators are trying to push forward a cease-fire deal with Hamas and Russia and Ukraine completed a prisoner swap.
State of Emergency in Oneida County.
ROME, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) – A large storm, quite possibly a tornado, hit Central New York hard Tuesday. Downtown Rome was particularly hard hit. A State of Emergency has been declared in Oneida County and the City of Rome. The storm hit midday and pounded the Rome area. St. Mary’s...
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...
Showing Fairness: Boonville Oneida County Fair offering solution for Lewis County floats
LOWVILLE, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Boonville Oneida County Fair is lending a hand to any floats that didn’t get to be part of the canceled parade at the Lewis County Fair. In an announcement from the Lewis County Fair, officials at the Boonville Oneida County Fair are welcoming any floats to participate in the Tuesday, […]
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