Multiple rounds of thunderstorms moved through Central New York throughout daytime hours. Many storms became severe with strong wind gusts being the main hazard. Two NWS surveys confirmed strong microbursts. Both microbursts resulted in widespread damage that included damage to structures. Unfortunately on this day, three roofers were struck by lightning after taking shelter under a tree while waiting for a storm to pass. One of them succumbed to their injuries a few days after the incident.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTSEGO, NEW YORK
From 24-JUL-23 11:55:00 to 24-JUL-23 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOPERSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple trees and wires around the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 24-JUL-23 12:33:00 to 24-JUL-23 12:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: UTICA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down wires on Ney Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTSEGO, NEW YORK
From 24-JUL-23 11:02:00 to 24-JUL-23 11:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNADILLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple trees done on State Route 7.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOMPKINS, NEW YORK
From 24-JUL-23 16:37:00 to 24-JUL-23 16:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down wires onto roadway.

Hail in OTSEGO, NEW YORK
From 24-JUL-23 11:58:00 to 24-JUL-23 11:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOPERSTOWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 24-JUL-23 12:35:00 to 24-JUL-23 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: (RME)GRIFFIS AFB ROM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto New Floyd Road near Rickmeyer Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 24-JUL-23 12:38:00 to 24-JUL-23 12:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: STITTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees on Glass Factory Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 24-JUL-23 12:56:00 to 24-JUL-23 12:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELMER HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto Townline Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIOGA, NEW YORK
From 24-JUL-23 17:56:00 to 24-JUL-23 17:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST CANDOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down tree onto roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 24-JUL-23 18:35:00 to 24-JUL-23 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASTLE CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto Brooks Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOMPKINS, NEW YORK
From 24-JUL-23 16:42:00 to 24-JUL-23 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ITHACA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto a house on North Aurora Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 24-JUL-23 16:45:00 to 24-JUL-23 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Twist Run Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 24-JUL-23 13:36:00 to 24-JUL-23 13:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: OTTER LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Lakeview Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ONONDAGA, NEW YORK
From 24-JUL-23 14:29:00 to 24-JUL-23 14:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEWISTON MANOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Elm Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 24-JUL-23 15:51:00 to 24-JUL-23 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITNEY PT
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 ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 24-JUL-23 12:51:00 to 24-JUL-23 12:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST FLOYD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down wires on Pierce Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, NEW YORK
From 24-JUL-23 16:21:00 to 24-JUL-23 16:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: PETERBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple trees and wires.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 24-JUL-23 16:48:00 to 24-JUL-23 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENDWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Sally Piper Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOMPKINS, NEW YORK
From 24-JUL-23 13:45:00 to 24-JUL-23 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST DANBY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires.

Lightning in MADISON, NEW YORK
From 24-JUL-23 13:26:00 to 24-JUL-23 13:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLOCKVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Three construction workers were struck by lightning in the town of Lincoln while sheltering under a tree and waiting for a storm to pass. Unfortunately, all sustained injuries with one  of them later passing away due to their injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAYUGA, NEW YORK
From 24-JUL-23 13:24:00 to 24-JUL-23 13:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION SPGS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 65.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The core of a severe thunderstorm descended right onto Cayuga Lake around
224 PM EDT on July 24, 2023, blasting the immediate eastern shore with a
microburst of 70 to 80 mph winds at Union Springs. Numerous trees had
large branches snapped and a few were uprooted right at the edge of the
lake, also causing downed wires and a power pole. At least two houses,
and one shed, sustained moderate roof damage from large branches falling
on them. Several others had more cosmetic or minor damage from small
branches. There were also downed trees, a broken metal sign, and minor
boat damage at a marina. The property manager there even observed a
miniature seiche of sorts, with the power of the wind causing water to
surge a bit into the marina during the storm, then it flowed back out
shortly after.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOMPKINS, NEW YORK
From 24-JUL-23 16:40:00 to 24-JUL-23 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: KRUM CORNER
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A thunderstorm that moved through Tompkins County on the evening
of Monday, July 24th has been determined to have produced a
microburst that destroyed two barns, uprooted trees, and caused a
divergent path of downed trees in the direction of eastward storm
motion. The epicenter of the microburst was most likely at the
intersection of Hayts Road and Sheffield Road in Enfield, NY, where
two barns were lifted off the foundation, mostly destroyed and
displaced northwestward. Progressing eastward on Hayts Road,
uprooted trees and multiple downed trees in the eastward direction
were observed. These damage indicators began to have diverging
directions both northeast- and southeast-ward, indicating the
spread of a wind pool from a microburst.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, NEW YORK
From 24-JUL-23 12:38:00 to 24-JUL-23 12:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANASTOTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple trees and wires.