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Snow accumulated 6 to 14 inches. The heavy snow caused trees and powers lines to fall, resulting in approximately 5,855 customers without power.
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto power lines which then landed on a residence with smoke filling the house.
Strong thunderstorm winds brought down numerous trees and powerlines between 6961 and 7400 block of NY-51. NY-51 was closed near NY-23.
Strong thunderstorm winds brought down trees and powerlines at the intersection of Cook Road and Williams Road.
Snowfall combined with winds frequently gusting over 35 mph to create blizzard conditions. The winds were strongest during the afternoon and evening of the 2nd. There were trees knocked down along with power outages and considerable blowing and drifting snow. Whiteout conditions were common. Total snowfall ranged from 12 to 20 inches.
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A cold front pushed a line of thunderstorms with strong wind gusts and some large hail, from west to east through several counties of Central New York. There were some reports of downed trees and power lines. Ahead of the main line of storms, a tornadic storm developed in Sullivan County. An NWS survey rated the tornado as an EF-2. Surveyed areas included multiple downed trees and structures that sustained damage including a couple of old barns that were destroyed. Fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities.
Preceding this event a cold front went through the night of the 15th to the 16th. This dropped up to 4 inches of snow but more importantly sent temperatures into the 20s. At the start of the event temperatures were from the upper 20s to around 30 degrees Fahrenheit. During this event, low pressure moved up the Atlantic coast. The storm spread copious moisture north ahead of it. Water equivalents were between half an inch and an inch and a half. The higher amounts were in Sullivan County. In general the higher elevations had a thicker coat of ice. Above 1800 feet in Sullivan County the ice was one inch thick. Further north in Oneida and Madison Counties a northeast low level flow kept temperatures at or just below freezing for a longer period. The weight of the ice on the trees and wires brought down wires and closed roads. More snow the night of the 16th to the 17th brought more trees and wires down. Five to ten thousand customers lost power across the area. To a few hundred customers power was not restored for four days.
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Oneonta power outage expected to linger | Local News | thedailystar.com
A power outage in the city of Oneonta is expected to last until late tonight, and may affect publication of The Daily Star for Tuesday.
Thunderstorms knock out power, down trees | News | thedailystar.com
Powerful thunderstorms hit southern Otsego and Delaware counties Tuesday, July 12, downing trees and knocking out power.
NYSEG and RG&E Announce “Reliable Energy New York” Plans | Business Wire
NYSEG and RG&E Announce “Reliable Energy New York” Plans
SNAP recipients who lost power during storm can get aid | WSKGWSKG SNAP recipients who lost power during storm can get aid | WSKG
Households must report the loss to their county Department of Social Services within 10 days of losing power. VESTAL, NY (WSKG)—Residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and lost power during the snowstorm last week are eligible for aid. Households must report the loss to their county Department of Social Services within 10 days of losing power. “If they are currently on SNAP and they did lose their food, their refrigerator,
Getting through a power outage at SUNY Oneonta | Local | wktv.com
Power has been restored to the campus at SUNY Oneonta, but the outage was an experience for everyone.
Storm coats region in snow, knocks out power | Local News | thedailystar.com
A wet spring snowstorm caused widespread power outages in central New York on April 19, leading to road closures, school and event cancellations. It could take more than three days
Winter storm hits Mohawk Valley. What to know about closings, outages
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NYSEG Responding After Thunderstorms Cause Power Outages | WIVT - NewsChannel 34 Open Navigation Close Navigation
From New York State Electric & Gas(NYSEG): BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — New York State Electric & Gas(NYSEG) is responding after high winds, heavy rain and lightning associated with thunderstorms disrupted service to customers on Tuesday. Currently, 6,050 of the approximately 32,000 impacted customers remain without power. The hardest hit areas remaining include NYSEG’s Brewster (1,349), Liberty […]
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Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
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Oneonta, New York
| City | Oneonta |
| County | Otsego |
| State | New York (NY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 13820 |
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