Warm and muggy conditions were in place across eastern New York on Saturday, October 16, 2021 in which an approaching cold front produced a narrow cold-frontal rain band with embedded thunderstorms that swept eastward across the region. At times, this band produced strong winds resulting in localized wind damage.
There were two areas of localized extensive damage across eastern New York. The first was from Dolgeville to Stratford where numerous trees and wires were downed as well as damage to roofs. A second area was around Speculator where around 100 trees were downed according to Hamilton County Dispatch.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 16-OCT-21 14:59:00 to 16-OCT-21 14:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: KERHONKSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree and wires were downed with a transformer fire on Foordmore Road in the Hamlet of Kerhonkson.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 16-OCT-21 12:39:00 to 16-OCT-21 12:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPECULATOR
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Around 100 trees were downed, centered along Elm Lake Road, near the Village of Speculator.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 16-OCT-21 12:09:00 to 16-OCT-21 12:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOLGEVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Herkimer County Emergency Management concluded straight-line wind damage occurred in Dolgeville. Damage was observed along portions of Horn Street, North Helmer Avenue, West State Street, North Main Street, Cline Street and East Faville Avenue. Damage consisted of numerous downed trees, some landing on cars, downed power lines and damage to roofs, chimneys and fences. A tree and power lines were also downed on Stewart Street blocking the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 16-OCT-21 12:10:00 to 16-OCT-21 12:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALISBURY CENTER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and wires were downed along a path of County Route 29A between Red School Road and Seeley Road near the Town of Stratford. Some of the trees were reported snapped 15 feet above the ground. Trees were all reported down in the same direction, suggesting straight-line wind damage occurred. The damage started in eastern Herkimer County and ended across northwestern Fulton County.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 16-OCT-21 12:00:00 to 16-OCT-21 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST HERKIMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was downed blocking Harter Street near Eastern Gardens in the Village of Herkimer.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 16-OCT-21 12:04:00 to 16-OCT-21 12:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: KELHI CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and wires were downed near the City of Little Falls.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 16-OCT-21 12:03:00 to 16-OCT-21 12:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree and wires were downed on Smalls Bush Road near East Herkimer.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 16-OCT-21 13:20:00 to 16-OCT-21 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE LUZERNE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 9N was closed at Ben Rosa Park Road in Lake-Luzerne-Hadley due to a downed tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 16-OCT-21 14:57:00 to 16-OCT-21 14:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT PLEASANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A low hanging tree on wires was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 16-OCT-21 14:59:00 to 16-OCT-21 14:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRODHEAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree and wires were downed at the intersection of Route 28A and Brodhead Road.