Did Record 27th Tornado Touch Down in Madison County, New York

Did a record 27th tornado touch down in Madison County?

The National Weather Service in Binghamton issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch but there was nothing about possible tornadoes on Monday, August 5.

One did touched down in Buffalo. The EF-1 twister hit downtown just before 1 PM and officially set a record for the most tornadoes in a year - 26. But was there 27?

READ MORE: Tornado Tears Through Downtown Buffalo

New York Tornadoes in 2024

Here are all the tornadoes to date across New York State from the National Weather Service and WKTV Meteorologist Bill Kardas.

February 28
Chenango, Broome County - EF-1

June 22
West Winfield, Herkimer County - EF-1

July 10
Arkwright, Chautauqua County – EF-1
Eden, Erie County – EF-2
Aurora, Erie County – EF-1
Darien, Genesee County – EF-0
Redfield, Oswego County – EF-1
Wolcott, Wayne County – EF unknown
Forestport, Oneida County – EF-O

READ MORE: Watch 2 Destructive Tornadoes Tear Path Through Western New York

July 15
Lincklaen State Forest, Chenango County - EF-0
Pavilion, Genesee County – EF-0
Canandaigua, Ontario County – EF-0
Virgil, Cortland County – EF-0

July 16
Rome, Oneida County - EF-2
Canastota, Madison County - EF-1
Lee, Oneida County - EF-1
Ohio, Herkimer County - EF-1
Limkiln Lake, Herkimer County - EF-1
Wilcox Lake, Hamilton County - EF-1
Wells, Hamilton County - EF-1
Oxbow Lake, Hamilton County - EF-1
Great Sacandaga Lake, Saratoga County - EF-1
Chestertown, Warren County - EF-0

READ MORE: Terrifying Video of Flying Tornado Debris in New York

July 24
Orwell, Oswego County - EF-0
Broadalbin, Fulton County - EF-0

August 5
Buffalo, Erie County - EF-1
Madison County ?

Madison County Tornado?

Crews and First Responders are still assessing the damage in the Southern part of Madison County. Was it a tornado or just a severe thunderstorm with strong winds? There have been no confirmed reports of a twister as of yet.

Several reports of downed trees came in Monday afternoon making roads impassable. Everyone is being asked to use caution in the areas of Hamilton, Brookfield, Lebanon, Morrisville, and other areas in the southern part of the County.

READ MORE: Drone Shows Destruction Tornado Leaves Behind in Forestport New York

Bryce Fleming took drone footage of the latest damage created by Mother Nature. "We had something similar to this 10 years ago, but I think this time it was actually a tornado."

You can see more of the damage below.

Strange Clouds in Waterville

Brooke Lewis captured strange cloud formations in Waterville.