New York Tornado Hits Yates County, Leaves Trail of Damage

A tornado was confirmed in Yates County after a day of bad weather. The storm touched down near Rock Stream at about 10:55 a.m. Thursday.

• Winds: Up to 90 mph as the tornado moved across the area.
• Path: From Reading Road to Fir Tree Point on Seneca Lake.

Strengthening Over Old Lake Road

The tornado grew stronger near Old Lake Road and Route 14, where survey teams found:

• Trees twisted in a chaotic pattern, showcasing the force of the winds.
• Many trees uprooted along this stretch.
• A house’s garage collapsed, adding to the damage.

Weakening and Dissipation

The storm weakened before ending near Fir Tree Point on the western shore of Seneca Lake. This event was part of a larger severe weather outbreak across New York, with other thunderstorms causing:

• Strong winds
• Power outages
• Tornado warnings in different parts of the state

The National Weather Service is still assessing damage from Thursday’s storms, working to determine how many people were affected and what repairs will be needed.