A mid-atmospheric wind core and disturbance moved ahead of the surface cold front into a hot, humid and very unstable air mass across northern New York during the late afternoon and evening hours of July 19th. Widespread wind damage in the form of downed trees and power lines that fell on vehicles and structures across the region. This widespread severe wind event was the largest in more than a year for much of northern New York.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LAWRENCE, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-13 17:05:00 to 19-JUL-13 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees down in Canton and many locations within St. Lawrence county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LAWRENCE, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-13 17:10:00 to 19-JUL-13 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: POTSDAM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees down on several roads throughout Potsdam.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-13 17:12:00 to 19-JUL-13 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRUSHTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous trees down along Routes 7 and 8.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-13 17:42:00 to 19-JUL-13 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANNEMORA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees down in northwest Clinton county including Dannemora.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-13 18:00:00 to 19-JUL-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOOMINGDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees down on river road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-13 18:00:00 to 19-JUL-13 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH PLATTSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees down, including on mobile home that needed to be evacuated. No injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-13 18:05:00 to 19-JUL-13 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERU
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees down in Peru.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-13 18:05:00 to 19-JUL-13 18:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARANAC LAKE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple trees down across the village with at least one car crushed by tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-13 18:10:00 to 19-JUL-13 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT KENT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large tree limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LAWRENCE, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-13 16:45:00 to 19-JUL-13 16:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: OGDENSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees, tree limbs downed and utility pole snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LAWRENCE, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-13 16:55:00 to 19-JUL-13 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEUVELTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees downed and Route 184 closed.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-13 17:12:00 to 19-JUL-13 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOIRA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Widespread tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-13 18:18:00 to 19-JUL-13 18:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUSABLE CHASM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree and power lines down on Douglas road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LAWRENCE, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-13 17:03:00 to 19-JUL-13 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORLEY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and power lines down.