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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.
PHOTOS: Mother Nature Leaves Behind Destruction in Rome, New York
Wow, Mother Nature! One day after storms tore through New York, bringing down trees and power lines, another ripped through Rome causing extensive damage that has the city in a State of Emergency. The devastation is hard to believe and painful to see. Flipped Cars. The winds were so powerful...
[PHOTOS] Confirmed Tornado Tears Through Rome NY
Update 6:14pm: Governor Hochul says she has deployed the NYS Police and other agencies to help in Oneida County. As the heat index rose and the potential for storms grew, a tornado has been confirmed in Rome, NY - just north of Utica. Photos from the scene show a church with its roof and steeple torn off, numerous downed trees and power lines, overturned vehicles - even a B-52 bomber on display at the Air Force base was moved by the strong winds.
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 inhabitable following severe storms on Tuesday. The National Weather service is set to go in and give the community […]
Rome Weather Emergency: Road Closures, Wires Down, Buildings Collapsed—Avoid Nonessential Travel
ROME, N.Y. -- According to the Rome Police Department, Rome is under a weather emergency. Oneida County is currently under a state of emergency following storms that passed through the Mohawk Valley on Tuesday afternoon. Police report multiple road closures, downed power wires, and collapsed buildings. A radar-confirmed tornado in...
Rome NY in ruins after severe storm: Trees in homes, roofs ripped off churches
Rome, N.Y. — A powerful line of thunderstorms Tuesday struck the city and downtown area of Rome, toppling a church steeple, crushing brick walls and sending trees onto homes. The storm ripped through downtown, leaving businesses with shattered windows, torn sidings and damaged roofs. Some of the city’s iconic...
Update: Tornado warning for Oneida County early Tuesday evening
On Tuesday at 3:42 p.m. an updated tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 4 p.m. for Oneida County. "At 3:27 p.m., a confirmed tornado was near Rome, moving east at 35 mph," states the weather service. "Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely."
More than 18k without power in Oneida Co. Noon Weds.
Update 12:00 p.m. Wednesday 7-17-2024: As of this update, National Grid is working to restore power to those impacted by Tuesday’s storms. Here is a snapshot of the National Grid map from their Outage Central website. As of Noon Wednesday, National Grid reported 18,268 customers affected by outages in Oneida County and National Grid is […]
Governor Hochul declares Statewide State of Emergency amidst widespread destruction from several severe thunderstorm systems, including confirmed tornado touchdowns
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide State of Emergency on Tuesday in response to severe weather impacting communities across New York. Areas in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley, including the City of Rome and areas nearby, have incurred severe damage due to high winds and storms,. Meteorologist Bill...
‘It looks like a war zone’: No serious injuries as massive winds rip through city blocks in Rome
Rome, N.Y. — When Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan looked at his city from city hall after powerful winds hit Tuesday afternoon, he saw buildings ripped apart, two churches that lost their steeples and an iconic city mural in rubble. “It looks like a war zone,” he said this evening...
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.
No serious injuries in devastating storm that hit Rome, Oneida County
ROME — There are no serious injuries as result of a massive thunderstorm and suspected tornado that hit the City of Rome, as of 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, city and Oneida County officials said at a press conference held after the storm rolled through the area. On the...
Update: 36,000 customers without power in Central New York as severe storms rumble through
Update: As of 6:40 p.m., 36,000 customers in Central New York were without power. Syracuse, N.Y. -- More than 48,000 customers in Central New York are without power this afternoon as yet another round of damaging storms barrels through the region. In Oneida County alone, 27,626 National Grid customers were...
‘Whatever you need, we’re here to help:’ officials working to clean up Rome’s damages
ROME, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Gov. Hochul arrived in Rome this morning to give locals hope for the rest of their summer. “Whatever you need, we’re here to help. We’re not abandoning you,” said the governor. Extreme damage has been left in the area following — what has now been confirmed by the National Weather Service […]
‘I could not outrun it’: Rome starts long recovery after winds flatten Upstate NY city
Rome, N.Y. -- Just minutes before a powerful storm began ravaging the streets of downtown Rome, Joey Long, of Taberg, noticed the shift in weather as he was on the return trip of a Door Dash delivery. He decided to pull over in the parking lot of the Grand Union...
Scenes of Devastation in Downtown Rome Following Storm
ROME, NY -- In a matter of seconds, the Rome skyline was changed forever. An apparent tornado ripped through downtown just after 3:00 Tuesday Afternoon, the city's iconic Paul revere mural collapsing from the weight of the wind. The B-52 Bomber at Griffiss shifted off its mounts. Congressman Brandon Williams described what he saw when he first arrived.
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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