Showers and thunderstorms along and ahead of a cold front resulted in widespread wind damage across eastern New York during the afternoon into the evening hours on May 16. There were a few severe hail reports and a funnel cloud sighting over Schoharie County.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 15:34:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: STAATSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down blocking a roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 15:52:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: STISSING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a tree on the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 15:36:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The public reported a large tree limb down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 15:22:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were reports of downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 15:20:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported multiple trees down.

Hail in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 15:10:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: KATSBAAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported by a trained spotter in Ulster County.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 15:00:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree and wires were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 15:00:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RENSSELAERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 15:01:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTERLO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees and wires were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 15:05:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down near Bruce Street and 1st Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 15:00:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RENSSELAERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 15:09:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: ULSTERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and wires were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 15:15:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPE FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 15:43:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST SCHODACK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was reported down on wires.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 15:53:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: GANSEVOORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down blocking the roadway near South Road at Old Saratoga Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 15:54:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHUYLERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down blocking Pearl St.

Hail in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 12:33:00 to 16-MAY-22 12:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOODELL CORNERS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported by a trained spotter in Herkimer County.

Funnel Cloud in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 14:30:00 to 16-MAY-22 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARLISLE
Reported by: Social Media

There was video evidence of a funnel cloud along US 20 in Scoharie.

Hail in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 15:10:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar size hail was reported by a trained spotter in Ulster County.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 12:16:00 to 16-MAY-22 12:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOHAWK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree and wires were reported down on Caroline Street near Park Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 12:17:00 to 16-MAY-22 12:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST HERKIMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree and wires were reported down on a vehicle on Washington Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 14:00:00 to 16-MAY-22 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST WINFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Trees and wires were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 14:04:00 to 16-MAY-22 14:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDARVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 14:08:00 to 16-MAY-22 14:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDARVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 14:08:00 to 16-MAY-22 14:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDARVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree was reported down on the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 15:24:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH SCHODACK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 15:30:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRAESIDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 15:21:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAVENA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Wires were reported down in Ravena.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 15:16:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAVENA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Wires were reported down near Ravena.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 15:32:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRAESIDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 15:26:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEADOWDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 15:32:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHINGTON HOLLOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down blocking two lanes of Taconic Parkway.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 14:23:00 to 16-MAY-22 14:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD FORGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported trees and wires down on power and cable lines on Fletcher Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 14:55:00 to 16-MAY-22 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: POTTER HOLLOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A power pole was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 14:57:00 to 16-MAY-22 14:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: POTTER HOLLOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down on the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-22 15:30:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STUYVESANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down on the road.