New York, 1996

Damaging Wind in New York, July 14, 1996

July 14, 1996 · NWS BTV · 1 event in 1 county or zone

A moist and unstable airmass was in place across Northern New York on Sunday, July 14, 1996. In Beekmantown New York, large trees were uprooted by thunderstorm winds.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$30,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
1

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What happened

The episode as NWS BTV wrote it up.

A moist and unstable airmass was in place across Northern New York on Sunday, July 14, 1996. This resulted in the development of thunderstorms...some of which were accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds.In Beekmantown New York, large trees were uprooted by thunderstorm winds. In addition, windows in a trailer home were blown in. This damage occurred at approximately 1800 EST.

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1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clinton

When
July 14, 6:00 PM EST to 6:15 PM EST
Where
Clinton County, Beekmantown
Property damage
$30,000
Coordinates
44.770, -73.480

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.

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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 2026-09-30. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5572115.