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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.
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.
Tornado 'worst event to ever hit the city of Rome,' Hochul says while touring storm damage
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday toured storm damage in the city of Rome after a devastating tornado touched down on the region Tuesday afternoon, following a week of multiple confirmed tornados and dozens of tornado warnings across the state. “This is the worst event to ever hit the...
Rome community unites to feed thousands after tornado damage leaves many powerless
ROME, N.Y. — After a tornado struck in Rome, the damage is everywhere, and many are waiting for power to come back. Without it, many are stuck without food, water, and some shelter. Cleanup crews are on many streets doing their part to help clean up the city of...
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...
See drone videos that show massive storm damage in Rome, Canastota
Thunderstorms and at least one tornado that slammed Central New York Tuesday left massive damage in their wake, that killed one person, destroying some buildings and cutting off power for thousands. Rome in Oneida County was hardest hit. Survey crews from the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down...
Photos Of Governor Hochul In Storm-Damaged Rome NY
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul visited the City of Rome to inspect damage caused by severe winds that caused extensive damage in the region and provided updates on the state’s response to the severe storms that have impacted the state over the last two weeks. Last night, the Governor declared a statewide State of Emergency in response to severe weather impacting communities across New York.
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."
‘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...
More than 11k without power in Oneida Co.
Update 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 7-17-2024: As of this update, National Grid is working to restore power to those impacted by Tuesday’s storms. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, National Grid reported 11,525 customers affected by outages in Oneida County and National Grid is still assessing the condition of the power grid and is unable to give […]
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...
Winds wreck homes along one street in Canastota, forcing residents out for now (video)
Canastota, N.Y. -- Mary Smith was in her upstairs apartment on Barlow Street when Tuesday’s storm hit. Smith, 32, said she saw the wind build. A trash can flew across the street. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Canastota woman evacuated family from home during storm, found shelter
Tuesday night’s storm wrecked houses, tore down buildings and impacted thousands of lives across upstate New York. “I was scared," Canastota resident Phyllis Campany said. "I didn't know what direction to run into, if there was a direction to run into. When I looked at my windows and saw the impact that was around me, that was more scarier than the storm.”
‘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...
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.
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