New York, 1999

Damaging Wind in New York, June 29, 1999

June 29, 1999 · NWS OKX · 1 event in 1 county or zone

As a severe thunderstorm moved northeast across Rockland County, it produced high winds and heavy rain that downed trees and power lines at both Stony Point and Tomkins Cove. Other areas hit hard included Congers, Nanuet, and Orangeberg.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
1

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What happened

The episode as NWS OKX wrote it up.

As a severe thunderstorm moved northeast across Rockland County, it produced high winds and heavy rain that downed trees and power lines at both Stony Point and Tomkins Cove. Other areas hit hard included Congers, Nanuet, and Orangeberg. About 7,500 Rockland County residents lost power during the thunderstorm.

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The Brookhaven radar (KOKX), 102 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 18:00 UTC.

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Event by event

1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rockland

When
June 29, 1:00 PM EST to 1:05 PM EST
Where
Rockland County, Stony Pt to Tomkins Cove
Measured
50 kt (58 mph)
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
41.230, -73.980

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 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5701002.