New York, 1993

Tornado and Damaging Winds in New York, August 2, 1993

August 2, 1993 · 41 events in 11 counties and zones

40 thunderstorm wind, 1 tornado, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 40 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$925,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
41

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

Event by event

40 thunderstorm wind, 1 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Oswego

When
August 2, 9:50 AM EST
Where
Oswego County, Texas
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
43.464, -76.209 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An isolated severe thunderstorm moved along the northeast portion of Oswego County. The initial damage from the storm, determined to be caused by strong thunderstorm winds, occurred in Texas where a large tree was blown onto a house. The resident there also reported golfball-size hail at the time. The thunderstorm then spawned a weak tornado which caused only tree damage for a path of 1 to 1.5 miles.

Tornado, Oswego

When
August 2, 10:20 AM EST
Where
Oswego County, Mexico
Rating
F0
Path length
1.5 mi
Path width
20 yd
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
43.470, -76.230

An isolated severe thunderstorm moved along the northeast portion of Oswego County. The initial damage from the storm, determined to be caused by strong thunderstorm winds, occurred in Texas where a large tree was blown onto a house. The resident there also reported golfball-size hail at the time. The thunderstorm then spawned a weak tornado which caused only tree damage for a path of 1 to 1.5 miles.

Thunderstorm Wind, Chenango

When
August 2, 11:33 AM EST
Where
Chenango County, Earlville
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
42.494, -75.612 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Chenango

When
August 2, 11:33 AM EST
Where
Chenango County, Sherburne
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
42.494, -75.612 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Otsego

When
August 2, 12:25 PM EST
Where
Otsego County, Cooperstown
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
42.634, -75.033 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Otsego

When
August 2, 12:25 PM EST
Where
Otsego County, Fly Creek
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
42.634, -75.033 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Otsego

When
August 2, 12:25 PM EST
Where
Otsego County, Richfield Springs
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
42.634, -75.033 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Otsego

When
August 2, 12:25 PM EST
Where
Otsego County, West Edmeston
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
42.634, -75.033 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Otsego

When
August 2, 12:25 PM EST
Where
Otsego County, West Exeter
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
42.634, -75.033 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Chenango

When
August 2, 12:25 PM EST
Where
Chenango County, Afton
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
42.494, -75.612 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Herkimer

When
August 2, 12:26 PM EST
Where
Herkimer County, Cold Brook
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
43.420, -74.962 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Herkimer

When
August 2, 12:26 PM EST
Where
Herkimer County, Poland
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
43.420, -74.962 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Otsego

When
August 2, 12:40 PM EST
Where
Otsego County, South Worcester
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
42.634, -75.033 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Otsego

When
August 2, 12:43 PM EST
Where
Otsego County, Oneonta
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
42.634, -75.033 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Herkimer

When
August 2, 12:55 PM EST
Where
Herkimer County, Ilion
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
43.420, -74.962 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Fulton

When
August 2, 1:00 PM EST
Where
Fulton County, Peck Lake
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
43.114, -74.422 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery

When
August 2, 1:35 PM EST
Where
Montgomery County, Amsterdam
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
42.902, -74.440 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery

When
August 2, 1:35 PM EST
Where
Montgomery County, Canajoharie
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
42.902, -74.440 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery

When
August 2, 1:35 PM EST
Where
Montgomery County, Fort Johnson
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
42.902, -74.440 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery

When
August 2, 1:35 PM EST
Where
Montgomery County, Hagaman
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
42.902, -74.440 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Saratoga

When
August 2, 1:55 PM EST
Where
Saratoga County, Clifton Park
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
43.107, -73.864 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Saratoga

When
August 2, 1:55 PM EST
Where
Saratoga County, Greenfield
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
43.107, -73.864 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Saratoga

When
August 2, 1:55 PM EST
Where
Saratoga County, Providence
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
43.107, -73.864 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When
August 2, 2:00 PM EST
Where
Washington County, Easton
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
43.314, -73.431 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When
August 2, 2:07 PM EST
Where
Washington County, Fort Edward
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
43.314, -73.431 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When
August 2, 2:10 PM EST
Where
Warren County, Queensbury
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
43.561, -73.846 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When
August 2, 2:15 PM EST
Where
Washington County, Argyle
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
43.314, -73.431 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When
August 2, 2:15 PM EST
Where
Washington County, Cossayuna
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
43.314, -73.431 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When
August 2, 2:15 PM EST
Where
Washington County, East Greenwich
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
43.314, -73.431 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When
August 2, 2:20 PM EST
Where
Washington County, Salem
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
43.314, -73.431 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When
August 2, 2:20 PM EST
Where
Washington County, West Hebron
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
43.314, -73.431 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When
August 2, 2:25 PM EST
Where
Washington County, Granville
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
43.314, -73.431 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Onondaga

When
August 2, 9:00 PM EST
Where
Onondaga County, Eastwood
Measured
51 kt (59 mph)
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
43.006, -76.195 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms produced golfball-size hail and winds which downed trees and power lines. The hardest hit area was East Syracuse.

Thunderstorm Wind, Onondaga

When
August 2, 9:36 PM EST
Where
Onondaga County, Syracuse
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
43.006, -76.195 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms produced golfball-size hail and winds which downed trees and power lines. The hardest hit area was East Syracuse.

Thunderstorm Wind, Oneida

When
August 2, 9:45 PM EST
Where
Oneida County, Camden
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
43.242, -75.436 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A squall line moved across eastern New York on the afternoon and evening of August 2nd resulting in severe thunderstorms across parts of the region. There were numerous reports of large tree limbs, trees and power lines downed by thunderstorm winds. The areas hardest hit were Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego and Washington Counties. In all over 15,000 customers were left without power.

Thunderstorm Wind, Oneida

When
August 2, 9:45 PM EST
Where
Oneida County, Clarks Mills
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
43.242, -75.436 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A squall line moved across eastern New York on the afternoon and evening of August 2nd resulting in severe thunderstorms across parts of the region. There were numerous reports of large tree limbs, trees and power lines downed by thunderstorm winds. The areas hardest hit were Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego and Washington Counties. In all over 15,000 customers were left without power.

Thunderstorm Wind, Oneida

When
August 2, 9:45 PM EST
Where
Oneida County, Marcy
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
43.242, -75.436 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A squall line moved across eastern New York on the afternoon and evening of August 2nd resulting in severe thunderstorms across parts of the region. There were numerous reports of large tree limbs, trees and power lines downed by thunderstorm winds. The areas hardest hit were Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego and Washington Counties. In all over 15,000 customers were left without power.

Thunderstorm Wind, Oneida

When
August 2, 9:45 PM EST
Where
Oneida County, Sylvan Beach
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
43.242, -75.436 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A squall line moved across eastern New York on the afternoon and evening of August 2nd resulting in severe thunderstorms across parts of the region. There were numerous reports of large tree limbs, trees and power lines downed by thunderstorm winds. The areas hardest hit were Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego and Washington Counties. In all over 15,000 customers were left without power.

Thunderstorm Wind, Oneida

When
August 2, 9:45 PM EST
Where
Oneida County, Whitesboro
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
43.242, -75.436 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A squall line moved across eastern New York on the afternoon and evening of August 2nd resulting in severe thunderstorms across parts of the region. There were numerous reports of large tree limbs, trees and power lines downed by thunderstorm winds. The areas hardest hit were Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego and Washington Counties. In all over 15,000 customers were left without power.

Thunderstorm Wind, Oneida

When
August 2, 9:45 PM EST
Where
Oneida County, Westmoreland
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
43.242, -75.436 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A squall line moved across eastern New York on the afternoon and evening of August 2nd resulting in severe thunderstorms across parts of the region. There were numerous reports of large tree limbs, trees and power lines downed by thunderstorm winds. The areas hardest hit were Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego and Washington Counties. In all over 15,000 customers were left without power.

Thunderstorm Wind, Onondaga

When
August 2, 9:50 PM EST
Where
Onondaga County, Syracuse
Property damage
$500,000
Coordinates
43.006, -76.195 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms produced golfball-size hail and winds which downed trees and power lines. The hardest hit area was East Syracuse.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Tornado
A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 10336150, 10336151, 10336615, 10336616, 10336233, 10336234, 10336235, 10336236, 10336237, 10336617, 10336417, 10336418, 10336238, 10336239, 10336419, 10336345, 10336856, 10336857, 10336858, 10336859, 10336991, 10336992, 10336993, 10338543, 10338544, 10338105, 10338545, 10338599, 10338600, 10338601, 10338602, 10338603, 10336012, 10336013, 10335930, 10335931, 10335932, 10335933, 10335934, 10335961, and more.