Enjoying a sunny and warm day before rain returns on Wednesday

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM)- We have another day of warm and comfortable conditions before a front brings rain showers later in the day on Wednesday. High temperatures on Tuesday will be around 79 degrees, and it warms up more on Wednesday with rain past the afternoon. By Wednesday, rain and a few thunderstorms are expected to […]

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Seneca County calls for State Disaster Emergency after severe storms

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 affected by the weather.https://www.rochesterfirst.com/local-politics/seneca-county-calls-for-state-disaster-emergency-after-severe-storms/

Calm lasts another day ahead of Wednesday rain

Temperatures dig out of the 50s by mid-morning, eventually reaching the upper 70s towards the early afternoon. Gradual warming continues as a result of high pressure shifting southwards, and low temperatures stay mild near the 60 mark. The first half of Wednesday sees a relatively calm start as heat and...

State ready to assist as Seneca County cleans up storm damage

Waterloo, N.Y. (WHAM) — Seneca County leaders have drafted a declaration of disaster impact and request for state and federal disaster assistance after two tornadoes touched down Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, extreme winds, and scattering debris. BACKGROUND: 2 tornadoes hit Letchworth State Park; NWS crews explain how tornadoes are...

New York's most powerful tornado of 2026 (so far) confirmed in Seneca County

On the same day, three EF-1 tornadoes carved through Niagara, Orleans and Genesee counties.

Seneca Falls storm clean up

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.

Seneca County files for disaster assistance after tornadoes touch down

Seneca County has filed for state and federal disaster assistance after the National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes touched down in the county Wednesday. The strongest was an EF2 with winds topping 100 miles per hour that whipped through the Seneca County town of Fayette. The other one was an EF1 in Waterloo.

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.

Finger Lakes community rallies to help each other after devastating tornado (photos)

Waterloo, N.Y. ― Massive piles of brush and debris litter yards and the sidewalks of the small Finger Lakes village of Waterloo Friday after a tornado ripped through the area Wednesday night. Cars crushed by trees are still in driveways. Power lines hang down. At its peak, nearly every...

Five Tornadoes, One Night: New York's Tornado Count Reaches 21

The numbers keep climbing. The National Weather Service has confirmed FIVE tornadoes from Wednesday night's severe storms across New York

Statement From Steuben Co Emergency Services

FROM STEUBEN COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR TIM MARSHALL: “We do not currently have any reports of Tornado Damage. Everything was radar indicated. There really was no damage reported during the Tornado Warnings which tells me it never reached the ground. As the second wave went through much of the County was affected by tree down calls. The hardest hit areas were Wayland, Fremont, Cohocton, and Howard. At one point there was 1700 customers without electric. We are currently around 800 outages. NYSEG and Steuben Rural Electric are working to finish restorations.”

Finger Lakes community rallies to help each other after devastating tornado (photos)

Waterloo, N.Y. ― Massive piles of brush and debris litter yards and the sidewalks of the small Finger Lakes village of Waterloo Friday after a tornado ripped through the area Wednesday night. Cars crushed by trees are still in driveways. Power lines hang down. At its peak, nearly every...

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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