New York, 2023

Hail and Damaging Winds in New York, July 13, 2023

July 13, 2023 · NWS BTV · 8 events in 3 counties and zones

A mid level disturbance combined with a surface front and weak wave of low pressure moved across an unstable air mass over northern New York during the afternoon of July 13th. Several lines of showers and thunderstorms moved across the region with some storms producing damaging winds.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$35,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
8

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.

What happened

The episode as NWS BTV wrote it up.

A mid level disturbance combined with a surface front and weak wave of low pressure moved across an unstable air mass over northern New York during the afternoon of July 13th. Several lines of showers and thunderstorms moved across the region with some storms producing damaging winds.

The radar

The Ft Drum radar (KTYX), 135 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 18:23 UTC.

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Event by event

5 thunderstorm wind, 3 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, St. Lawrence

When
July 13, 1:25 PM EST
Where
St. Lawrence County, 0.98 mi E of Plumbrook
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
44.830, -74.880

Several trees downed by thunderstorm winds on the road, reported by local law enforcement.

Thunderstorm Wind, St. Lawrence

When
July 13, 1:28 PM EST
Where
St. Lawrence County, 2.02 mi NE of Grantville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
44.870, -74.890

Several trees downed by thunderstorm winds.

Hail, Essex

When
July 13, 2:28 PM EST
Where
Essex County, 3.4 mi SE of New Russia
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
44.130, -73.580

Lincoln Pond campground reported quarter size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind, Essex

When
July 13, 3:23 PM EST
Where
Essex County, Newcomb
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
43.970, -74.170

Several trees downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Essex

When
July 13, 3:26 PM EST
Where
Essex County, Schroon Lake
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
43.830, -73.730

Tree and branches downed by thunderstorm winds.

Hail, Essex

When
July 13, 4:07 PM EST
Where
Essex County, 1.38 mi S of North Hudson Arpt
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
43.950, -73.730

Frontier campground reported hail ranging from dime to quarter size.

Hail, Essex

When
July 13, 4:27 PM EST
Where
Essex County, 1.99 mi E of Severance
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
43.880, -73.680

Paradox Lake Campground reported hail ranging from dime to quarter size.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clinton

When
July 13, 5:12 PM EST
Where
Clinton County, 0.85 mi SW of Cannon Corners
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
44.960, -73.740

Tree and utility line reported downed by thunderstorm winds.

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.
Hail
Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.

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 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1125654, 1125656, 1125646, 1125666, 1125671, 1125644, 1125639, 1125662.