Herkimer County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Herkimer County, New York? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 32 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 29 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph, plus 3 hail reports with hail up to 0.75". The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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Last 30 days in Herkimer County
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 701 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Old Forge, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 547 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Newport, or 9 miles northeast of Utica, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Herkimer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Herkimer County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1254 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Old Forge, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“Report of tree down on Center Rd in Frankfort... NY. (ALY)”
- Hail 0.75" Herkimer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 4 WNW Frankfort SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports
“Trees down in Big Moose area. Time estimated from radar. (ALY)”
“Report of tree down on wires on Graves Rd in Newport... NY. (ALY)”
- Wind Unknown Big Moose SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SE Poland SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Old Forge SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Northwood SPC verified report
Thursday, June 18, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South to southwest winds shifting into the west 15 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The southern Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley, Lake George Saratoga Region, the Greater Capital Region, Helderbergs and northern Taconics in Eastern New York, and the southern Greens of Bennington and western Windham Counties in southern Vermont. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.”
“WHAT...South to southwest winds shifting into the west 15 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The southern Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley, Lake George Saratoga Region, the Greater Capital Region, Helderbergs and northern Taconics in Eastern New York, and the southern Greens of Bennington and western Windham Counties in southern Vermont. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.”
- Wind 50 mph Herkimer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Herkimer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Middleville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Northwood SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 431 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Utica, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Herkimer County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 416 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Nicks Lake Campground, or near Old Forge, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Herkimer County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The Mohawk and Schoharie Valley, the Helderbergs, the eastern Catskills, the Greater Capital District, the Rensselaer Plateau, and western Massachusetts. WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The Mohawk and Schoharie Valleys, Helderbergs, Capital District, eastern Catskills, and northern Taconics in eastern New York and the Berkshires in western Massachusetts. WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Herkimer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Herkimer County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The Mohawk and Schoharie Valleys, Helderbergs, Capital District, eastern Catskills, and northern Taconics in eastern New York and the Berkshires in western Massachusetts. WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Herkimer County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The Mohawk Valley, northeast Catskills, Schoharie County, greater Capital District and central Taconics of eastern New York, and Berkshire County in western Massachusetts. WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Herkimer County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Mohawk Valley, Greater Capital District, southern VT, western Massachusetts, and northern and eastern Catskills. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Thursday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered to widespread power outages are expected.”
“WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Mohawk Valley, Greater Capital District, southern VT, western Massachusetts, and northern and eastern Catskills. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Thursday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered to widespread power outages are expected.”
- Wind 60 mph Herkimer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Herkimer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Herkimer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Herkimer County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, much of eastern New York, and southern Vermont. WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible.”
- Wind 65 mph Herkimer County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, November 1, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, southern Vermont, and most of eastern New York. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Herkimer County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, October 31, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, east central and eastern New York, and southern Vermont. WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may occur.”
“WHAT...West winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, eastern New York, and southern Vermont. WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Herkimer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Herkimer County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, October 30, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...For the Mohawk Valley, Greater Capital District, northern and eastern Catskills, Taconics, mid-Hudson Valley, southern Adirondacks, southern Greens, western Massachusetts, and Litchfield Hills WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 8 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Herkimer County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Herkimer County, NY?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 32 severe weather events in Herkimer County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Herkimer County recently?
Yes — 3 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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