A cold front moved east across New York state during the evening. Ahead of the front, showers and thunderstorms developed. Two of the thunderstorms produced tornadoes, with other scattered severe thunderstorms producing reports of wind damage and large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEMUNG, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-09 15:50:00 to 16-MAY-09 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWENS MILL
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey team determined that a severe thunderstorm produced straight-line wind gusts to 80 mph across portions of southeast Chemung county. Some of the damage that was observed included damage to the roof of an apartment building on Wynkoop Creek Road, and extensive tree damage along a portion of West Drybrook Road.

Tornado in TIOGA, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-09 16:00:00 to 16-MAY-09 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWEGO TIOGA FLD ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm team surveyed damage produced by a severe thunderstorm that occurred around 5 pm. It was determined that a tornado touched down near Route 34, about 2 miles north of Waverly in southwest Tioga county. The determination was based on eye witness reports, and a small area of convergent wind damage.

Tornado in CORTLAND, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-09 15:24:00 to 16-MAY-09 15:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUYLER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey team determined that a weak tornado touched down briefly near Cuyler. Some trees were uprooted and two small sheds were destroyed. Greater damage occurred to the west at a couple of farms and several residences between Truxton and Cuyler, but this damage was determined to be caused by straight line winds.

Tornado in MADISON, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-09 15:34:00 to 16-MAY-09 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUAKER SETTLEMENT
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey team determined that damage in the county was caused by a severe thunderstorm that produced a tornado. Most of the damage along the path was to trees. Significant damage occurred approximately 1 mile south of the Village of Georgetown. A large barn was destroyed, a roof was torn off a house, several outbuildings and sheds were destroyed, and power poles were snapped. There was one injury at this location. A second farm on Upham Road was hit, destroying a large barn, a silo and a couple of sheds. Some livestock were lost at this location. A farmstead near Niles Road also received damage to a silo, and damage to the home's roof and siding.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEMUNG, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-09 15:30:00 to 16-MAY-09 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CORTLAND, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-09 14:15:00 to 16-MAY-09 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRUXTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees and wires were blown down across a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CORTLAND, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-09 14:22:00 to 16-MAY-09 14:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUYLER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Roofs were blown off 2 homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOMPKINS, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-09 15:06:00 to 16-MAY-09 15:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-09 16:45:00 to 16-MAY-09 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A roof was blown off a mobile home. Trees and wires were also blown down in the towns of Fenton and Chenango.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-09 17:30:00 to 16-MAY-09 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIRKWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CORTLAND, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-09 15:15:00 to 16-MAY-09 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAINS MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Thunderstorm wind damage occurred at a couple of farms and several residences between Truxton and Cuyler.

Funnel Cloud in TIOGA, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-09 15:55:00 to 16-MAY-09 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITCHFIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CAYUGA, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-09 14:13:00 to 16-MAY-09 14:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: KING FERRY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High winds of unknown speed were also reported.

Hail in TIOGA, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-09 16:25:00 to 16-MAY-09 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWEGO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-09 16:35:00 to 16-MAY-09 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST ENDICOTT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in TIOGA, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-09 16:44:00 to 16-MAY-09 16:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST NEWARK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-09 16:45:00 to 16-MAY-09 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST ENDICOTT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHUYLER, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-09 15:05:00 to 16-MAY-09 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATKINS GLEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree branches were broken.