Seneca County calls for State Disaster Emergency after severe storms

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Seneca County is calling for Governor Hochul to declare a State Disaster Emergency after the severe storms this week. The county’s board of supervisors and Chairman Michael Enslow issued a declaration of disaster impact after Wednesday’s storms, tornadoes, and rain caused damage and power outages. Waterloo and Seneca Falls were especially […]

Comfortable and sunny through Labor Day weekend

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM)- As of recent storm surveys, 7 tornadoes in New York have been confirmed from severe storms on Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2026. The strongest was an EF2 tornado with 115 mph winds in the town of Fayette. An EF1 tornado also occurred in Tioga County PA, in Gaines Township on Tuesday, Sep. 1. […]

Neighbors step up as Waterloo, Seneca Falls clean up after tornado, storms

What damage did Jeremiah Knowlhs' home sustain from the tornado?. A confirmed tornado in Waterloo and heavy rain in Seneca Falls left behind downed trees, damaged cars, flooded businesses and a long cleanup across parts of the Finger Lakes. By Thursday morning, chainsaws were running across Waterloo as neighbors began...

Waterloo badly damaged by storm; weather service says tornado may have hit village (video)

Syracuse, N.Y. -- The village of Waterloo in Seneca County was badly damaged by a storm that ripped across Upstate New York on Wednesday night. On Thursday, photos and videos on social media showed uprooted trees and stray limbs on top of cars and houses. Some roads are blocked by downed trees.

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People pick up the pieces after tornado hits Seneca County, damaging homes and power lines

After a tornado and strong winds hit Seneca Falls, New York, on Wednesday night, a local couple dealt with property damage and power outages caused by a downed tree and severed electrical lines.

No Unnecessary Travel Advisory lifted in Northern Seneca County

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Parts of Seneca County were under a No Unnecessary Travel Advisory on Thursday, which has since been lifted. The notice came after yesterday’s thunderstorms. Drivers are encouraged to remain cautious as crews are currently working to clear debris from roadways and restore power to residents. The number of outages in Seneca […]

Steuben Co. Emergency Services: A Reminder About The Ready Steuben App

FROM STEUBEN CO EMERGENCY SERVICES: With the weather most all of Steuben witnessed yesterday – Here is the perfect reminder! Steuben County wants to make sure you are ready for any emergency that may come your way. The Ready Steuben mobile app is here to help you stay informed, safe, and connected. Whether it’s winter storms, power outages, or other emergencies, this app gives you the tools you need to be prepared.

Two Binghamton underpasses flooded from heavy rain

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Two Binghamton underpasses have flooded on the city’s west side. The underpasses on Emma St., by J&R Upholstery, and Glenwood Ave. both flooded today, Sept. 2. Binghamton Police and the Binghamton Fire Department responded to the Emma St. underpass and are working to get the scene clear. A man was standing […]

NOAA's New Winter Outlook Has Big News For New Yorkers

Planning ahead for winter? NOAA just released its new winter outlook for New York State.

Tornado Warned Storm Tears Through Waterloo and Seneca Falls, Leaves About 8,000 NYSEG Customers Without Power and Forces Travel Restrictions in Seneca County Tonight

WATERLOO, NY — A tornado-warned storm swept through parts of Seneca and Cayuga counties around 8 p.m. and left visible damage in the Waterloo and Seneca Falls area. Officials reported widespread outages, downed trees and difficult travel conditions as the system moved through the region. About 8,000 NYSEG customers...

Another Tornado Confirmed in New York

Apparently Mother Nature isn't quite finished with New York yet. Another tornado has been confirmed in the Empire State, this time in the Waterloo area of Seneca County, after a powerful line of storms rolled through Central New York on Wednesday, September 2. The National Weather Service in Binghamton sent...

Two tornadoes confirmed in Seneca County; Waterloo hit hard (video)

Syracuse, N.Y. — Two tornadoes touched down in Seneca County during Wednesday night’s severe storms, the National Weather Service confirmed Thursday night. An EF2 tornado had winds of up to 115 mph, while an EF1 tornado had winds of up to 95 mph, according to the weather service.

Five tornadoes confirmed in WNY during Wednesday’s weather

WATERLOO, N.Y. (WROC) — All along Main Street in Waterloo, cars are buried under trees, homes are in disarray, and scattered power outages remain as residents dig out Thursday after Wednesday night’s tornado. The National Weather Service in Binghamton said Thursday afternoon that meteorologists surveying storm damage in Seneca County found a second distinct tornado […]

Marble-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in Steuben and Schuyler counties Thursday — gusts as high as 50 mph

A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 3:15 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3:45 a.m. for Steuben and Schuyler counties. The storms could bring marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 3:15 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong...