UPDATE: Tornado confirmed in Canastota, Barlow Street reopened
(UPDATED JULY 19, 2024 – 12:20 P.M.)
The Village of Canastota is grateful for the outpouring of support being shown by our residents for those impacted by Tuesday’s storm. At this time, the needs of those impacted are still being assessed. The Village of Canastota will not be a collection site for any donations. However, in order to coordinate the help in the most effective manner, Madison County and the Village have partnered with the YMCA in Oneida to collect donations. The YMCA is accepting gift cards and monetary donations only. If you would like to make a donation please contact the YMCA in Oneida at 315-363-7788. Donations can also be dropped off at the YMCA at 701 Seneca Street in Oneida.
Power has been restored to nearly all residences on Barlow Street. Customers will need to contact National Grid to have their natural gas turned back on. Barlow Street has been reopened to traffic.
The Red Cross shelter at the Canastota VFW on Canal Road remains open to anyone who may need assistance with meals or lodging as a result of Tuesday’s storm.
The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down in Canastota on July 16. The tornado has been rated as an EF-1.
Public Information Statement...CORRECTED National Weather Service Binghamton NY 638 PM EDT Thu Jul 18 2024 ...NWS Damage Survey for 07/16/24 Tornado in Canastota, NY... .Path... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.42 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 1 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 07/16/2024 Start Time: 03:00 PM EDT Start Location: 1 SSW Canastota / Madison County / NY Start Lat/Lon: 43.0771 / -75.7618 End Date: 07/16/2024 End Time: 03:07 PM EDT End Location: 1 E Canastota / Madison County / NY End Lat/Lon: 43.0807 / -75.7345 Survey Summary: Severe thunderstorms moved through the area during the mid afternoon of July 16, 2024. One of the storm cells moved through Canastota, NY producing a tornado touch down between the Conrail railroad tracks and Barlow Street. The tornado was witnessed by town officials, residents and a video security camera on Canal Street as it moved to the east along Barlow and Railroad Streets. Severe damage occurred to multiple residences along Barlow Street with significant loss of roofs and roofing material as well as blowing out garage doors and windows. Two sheds were destroyed and multiple large diameter tree trunks and limbs were snapped. An 82 year old male succumbed to injuries sustained while he was outside as the tornado crossed Main Street. The tornado continued down Center Street causing further damage to trees, roofs and a few power poles. The tornado veered slightly to the northeast crossing the Old Erie Canal, causing additional tree damage and tearing a metal roof off of a pole bar along Canal Road. It then weakened and dissipated before striking a solar farm which sustained nearly no damage. The damage found along most of the tornado track was consistent with maximum wind speeds around 100 mph which is within the EF-1 category of the Enhanced Fujita scale. The National Weather Service in Binghamton would like to thank Madison County Emergency Management and the Village of Canastota elected officials for their assistance in completing this survey, as well as impacted residents who provided their accounts, videos, and pictures. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data.
(UPDATED JULY 18, 2024 – 3:55 P.M.)
Wampsville, NY – The National Weather Service in Binghamton (NWS) confirmed today that the damage in Canastota is consistent with a tornado. NWS conducted a storm survey earlier today and will release a final assessment later tonight.
At around 3:00 PM Tuesday, July 16, 2024, a severe thunderstorm hit Madison County. The most impacted area of the County was the northern part around the Route 5 and I-90 corridor. The Village of Canastota and the City of Oneida are the areas with the worst damage. Both areas suffered broken power lines, downed trees, and some structure damage. The hardest hit area was the Village of Canastota on Barlow Street.
Madison County has lifted the State of Emergency that was declared on Tuesday. Barlow Street in the Village of Canastota is still closed to pedestrian and vehicle traffic since National Grid is on scene.
The Red Cross shelter at the Canastota VFW is still open for those who need food and lodging (3835 Canal Rd, Canastota, NY).
We are so grateful for the outpouring of support being shown by our residents for those impacted by Tuesday’s storm. At this time, the needs of those impacted are still being assessed. In order to coordinate the help in the most effective manner, Madison County has partnered with the YMCA in Oneida to collect donations. The YMCA is accepting gift cards and monetary donations only. If you would like to make a donation please contact the YMCA in Oneida at 315-363-7788. Donations can also be dropped off at the YMCA at 701 Seneca Street in Oneida.
Without our community partners, the recovery efforts in Canastota and Oneida would not be possible. We want to extend how grateful we are to the Red Cross, the Greater Tri-Valley YMCA, Karing Kitchen, Church on the Rock and all of our volunteers with the Madison County COAD for their efforts the past few days. Also, a thank you to all of the local businesses such as Flo’s Diner, Tops, Hometown Pizzeria, Fastrac, Community Bank, Walmart, Zems Ice Cream, Jake’s Greenhouse, DNA Tacos, and Brown Brothers BBQ for their support and for the food. There are so many others, truly thank you.
Also, a thank you goes out to those agencies that assisted in the initial emergency and the recovery efforts. Thank you to the Village of Canastota, Town of Lenox, Town of Cazenovia, Village of Chittenango, Town of Sullivan, City of Oneida and Madison County DPW crews. As well as Madison County 911, Madison County Office of Emergency Management, Madison County EMS, Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Village of Canastota Police, Village of Canastota Fire Department, GLAS, City of Oneida Fire Department, City of Oneida Police Department, Wampsville Fire Department, Lincoln Fire Department, New York State Troopers, National Grid and OCWA for their assistance.
(UPDATED JULY 17, 2024 – 9:55 A.M.)
Wampsville, NY – At around 3:00 PM Tuesday, July 16, 2024, a severe thunderstorm hit Madison County. The most impacted area of the County was the northern part around the Route 5 and I-90 corridor.
The Village of Canastota and the City of Oneida are the areas with the worst damage. Both areas suffered broken power lines, downed trees, and some structure damage. The hardest hit area was the Village of Canastota on Barlow Street.
Unfortunately, there was a storm related death in the Village of Canastota. Robert Popple, 82-years-old of Main Street in Canastota was found deceased following the storm.
At this time there is still a State of Emergency in effect for the Village of Canastota. The following roads are closed in Canastota:
– Barlow Street
– Main Street between Center Street and Railroad Street
– Buck Street from Center Street to Barlow Street
Crews are out today beginning clean-up efforts. There is still a shelter open for those who need may need assistance at the Canastota VFW at 3835 Canal Rd in Canastota. The Red Cross has food and lodging available at that location. Also, the Canastota Pool is open on Wednesday, as well as the Canastota Library if people need a place to cool off.
A coordinated effort for donations for those impacted by the storm is being worked out, details are forthcoming.
“I’m heartbroken by the loss of life caused by this storm,” said Madison County Board Chairman James Cunningham. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have been impacted by this devastating storm. Madison County has been and working closely with emergency responders. Our priority is the safety and well-being of our community members. I want to thank all the first responders who are working tirelessly to help our residents.”
“Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Mr. Popple and all of our residents who are suffering from this tragic event,” said Village of Canastota Mayor Rosanne Warner. “The Village of Canastota is currently assessing the damages and any residents who need assistance are encourage to contact the Village Office.”
Mayor Rick Rossi from the City of Oneida says that crews are out assessing the damage and beginning clean up. The city is in touch with National Grid about the power outages as well, but there is not yet an estimated time of restoration. For people looking for a place to cool off, Chapman Pool will be open from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Also, the Oneida Rec Center at 217 Cedar St, Oneida, NY 13421 will be open from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, at that time there will also be a water and dry ice distribution for those without power.
Updates will be sent out as we have them.
Press release provided by the Madison County Public Information Office.
ORIGINAL POST (JULY 16, 2024)
A State of Emergency has been issued for the Village of Canastota and Town of Lenox until 8:00 a.m. Wednesday due to the severe storms which passed through the village Tuesday afternoon.
There are numerous trees and wires down in our community. Several roads are impassable. Crews will be assessing the damage throughout Tuesday evening and into Wednesday.
One person has passed away as a result of the storm. No other major injuries have been reported.
Barlow Street in the Village of Canastota is under mandatory evacuation. There is shelter set up at the Canastota VFW, located at 3835 Canal Road, for anyone who is in need of assistance.
There is to be no unnecessary travel in the neighborhoods in and around Barlow Street at this time. Please obey all barricades and caution tape when traveling through the village. The Canastota DPW has removed most of the storm debris from the roadways, but drivers are advised to use caution until further notice.
