A storm system over the Great Lakes triggered thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening across Central New York. Unstable conditions allowed for many severe storms to develop. Many of these storms had damaging winds knocking down trees and wires. A few also produced large hail. One storm had a microburst with winds estimated to be 80 mph, which resulted in multiple trees down and some structural damage including a sign for a credit union.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEMUNG, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 19:59:00 to 07-JUL-21 19:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: HORSEHEADS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple trees and wires.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIOGA, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 16:48:00 to 07-JUL-21 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH APALACHIN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A microburst hit Apalachin NY at 948 pm EDT Wednesday 7/7/21
as winds up to 80 mph blasted to the northeast and ended around
Campville at 950 pm EDT. The winds were strongest from McFadden
Road to Shady Hill Road and Route 434 near the eastern end of
Main Street. The winds in these areas were between 70 and 80 mph.
The rest of the Apalachin and Campville areas had winds of 60 to
70 mph estimated. The strongest winds lasted about 2 minutes.
Numerous trees were blown down with many structures having
minor damage and a few sustaining major damage from trees
falling on them.
This area of damage was within a much broader area of thunderstorm
wind damage of 50 to 60 mph that hit many areas in Broome and Tioga
Counties in NY Wednesday evening July 7th, 2021.

Hail in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 20:55:00 to 07-JUL-21 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST ENDICOTT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

A strong thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIOGA, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 20:55:00 to 07-JUL-21 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIOGA TERRACE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a commercial lighted sign at the Visions Credit Union on NY-434.

Hail in OTSEGO, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 16:40:00 to 07-JUL-21 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ONEONTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

A strong thunderstorm produced 1 inch size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIOGA, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 20:53:00 to 07-JUL-21 20:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRESTVIEW HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto a vehicle, resulting in the vehicle catching on fire. Trees and utility lines were also knocked down in a separate area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 20:53:00 to 07-JUL-21 20:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: VESTAL CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 20:53:00 to 07-JUL-21 20:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSS CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down tree blocking Echo Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 20:59:00 to 07-JUL-21 20:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST ENDICOTT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a large tree in a backyard.

Hail in OTSEGO, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 16:47:00 to 07-JUL-21 16:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMMONS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: COOP Observer

A strong thunderstorm produced nickel size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in DELAWARE, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 16:22:00 to 07-JUL-21 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAVENPORT CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down several trees in Davenport. One tree fell onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 20:59:00 to 07-JUL-21 20:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENDICOTT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 21.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Strong thunderstorm winds partially peeled of a roof and damaged an awning on a building on Odell Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind in DELAWARE, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 16:35:00 to 07-JUL-21 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUTTS CORNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and utility lines on Buck Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTSEGO, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 16:07:00 to 07-JUL-21 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLS BRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree blocking a roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTSEGO, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 16:40:00 to 07-JUL-21 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ONEONTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 22.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto power lines which then landed on a residence with smoke filling the house.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIOGA, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 20:48:00 to 07-JUL-21 20:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWEGO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto vehicle. Trees and utility wires were also knocked down in a separate location.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 20:56:00 to 07-JUL-21 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto Carl Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHENANGO, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 21:22:00 to 07-JUL-21 21:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires, blocking the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 21:08:00 to 07-JUL-21 21:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASTLE CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked over 2 greenhouses.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 21:15:00 to 07-JUL-21 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: KATTLEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree blocking Patch Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in DELAWARE, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 22:07:00 to 07-JUL-21 22:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOWNSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked a tree down onto wires.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 21:27:00 to 07-JUL-21 21:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: UPPER LISLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a few trees, blocking roadways.

Thunderstorm Wind in DELAWARE, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 16:40:00 to 07-JUL-21 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH KORTRIGHT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and utility lines onto roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTSEGO, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 17:08:00 to 07-JUL-21 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: GILBERTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto Oregon Rd, blocking most of the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTSEGO, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 18:12:00 to 07-JUL-21 18:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARRATTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto CR16.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEUBEN, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 19:48:00 to 07-JUL-21 19:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREEMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple trees along County Route 5.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEMUNG, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 19:56:00 to 07-JUL-21 19:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOMPKINS CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires.

Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 22:31:00 to 07-JUL-21 22:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELDRED
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and utility lines on Airport Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in DELAWARE, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 22:06:00 to 07-JUL-21 22:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOWNSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked tree down onto wires.

Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 22:03:00 to 07-JUL-21 22:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWAN LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked tree down onto Stanton Corners Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in DELAWARE, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 22:01:00 to 07-JUL-21 22:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREGORYTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked trees down. Rocks and debris over Fuller Hill Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-21 22:20:00 to 07-JUL-21 22:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWAN LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down tree across Stanton Corners Rd. Multiple trees around the area were also knocked down.