NHC HURDAT2 · SPC Tornado Database
Hurricanes and Tornadoes That Hit Cohocton, NY
Every tropical system within 75 miles since 1851 and every tornado within 25 miles since 1950.
Data: NOAA NHC HURDAT2 and NOAA SPC tornado and hail reports, through 2025 · Updated
11 tropical systems have passed within 75 miles of Cohocton, New York since 1851, 1 of them at hurricane strength; the most recent was Frances in 2004. Since 1950, 14 tornadoes have touched down within 25 miles, 0 of them rated EF3 or stronger.
- Hurricanes
- 1
- Tropical storms
- 10
- Tornadoes
- 14
- EF3 or stronger
- 0
within 75 mi, since 1851
below hurricane strength
within 25 mi, since 1950
no recorded deaths
What the records show for Cohocton
The strongest storm to pass near Cohocton was Hazel in 1954, a Category 1 hurricane with 76 mph winds when its centre passed 26 miles away. The record near Cohocton begins with an unnamed storm in 1876; the most recent system was Frances in 2004, a tropical storm 21 miles away. The 1870s and the 1900s were the busiest decades, with 2 systems each. Of the 11 systems, one has come since 2000. Of the 809 New York cities on this site, 49% have more hurricanes within 75 miles than Cohocton. The highest rating among the 14 tornadoes within 25 miles is F1 or EF1, reached 10 times; the most recent, on September 19, 2022, came within 7 miles. Of the 14, none had a path within 5 miles of the city centre, and 6 have come since 2000. July and September have had the most tornadoes, 3 each. Of the 809 New York cities, 87% have more tornadoes within 25 miles than Cohocton. Hail has been reported within 10 miles 19 times since 1961, with stones up to 2.25 inches. Of the 809 New York cities, 83% have more hail reports within 10 miles than Cohocton.
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Tropical storms and hurricanes near Cohocton
| Year | Storm | Closest | Strength when closest | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | FrancesSep 9 | 21 mi | Tropical storm (40 mph) | Category 4 |
| 1995 | OpalOct 6 | 73 mi | Tropical storm (40 mph) | Category 4 |
| 1972 | AgnesJun 23 | 36 mi | Tropical storm (52 mph) | Category 1 |
| 1954 | HazelOct 16 | 26 mi | Category 1 (76 mph) | Category 4 |
| 1933 | Unnamed 1933 stormAug 24 | 60 mi | Tropical storm (41 mph) | Category 4 |
| 1903 | Unnamed 1903 stormSep 17 | 38 mi | Tropical storm (47 mph) | Category 2 |
| 1902 | Unnamed 1902 stormJun 29 | 73 mi | Tropical storm (40 mph) | Category 1 |
| 1893 | Unnamed 1893 stormOct 14 | 7 mi | Tropical storm (69 mph) | Category 3 |
| 1885 | Unnamed 1885 stormOct 14 | 42 mi | Tropical storm (46 mph) | Tropical storm |
| 1878 | Unnamed 1878 stormSep 13 | 66 mi | Tropical storm (46 mph) | Category 2 |
| 1876 | Unnamed 1876 stormSep 18 | overhead | Tropical storm (46 mph) | Category 3 |
Strength is the sustained wind on the track at the closest point, which is not the wind felt in Cohocton: a hurricane's worst winds sit within a few dozen miles of its centre, and inland cities are usually past that.
Tornadoes within 25 miles of Cohocton
By decade
- 2020s2
- 2010s2
- 2000s2
- 1990s5
- 1960s1
- 1950s2
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Killed / injured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2022 | EF1 | 7 mi | 1.85 mi | 0 / 0 |
| Sep 12, 2021 | EF1 | 13 mi | 0.8 mi | 0 / 0 |
| May 3, 2018 | EF1 | 24 mi | 1.11 mi | 0 / 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF1 | 24 mi | 4.62 mi | 0 / 0 |
| Aug 12, 2005 | F1 | 16 mi | 1 mi | 0 / 0 |
| Jun 22, 1996 | F1 | 18 mi | 3 mi | 0 / 0 |
| Jun 28, 1993 | F1 | 17 mi | 2.5 mi | 0 / 2 |
| Apr 9, 1991 | F1 | 12 mi | 0.5 mi | 0 / 0 |
| Jul 1, 1956 | F1 | 22 mi | 0.5 mi | 0 / 0 |
| Jul 14, 1954 | F1 | 24 mi | 2 mi | 0 / 0 |
| Aug 29, 2009 | EF0 | 23 mi | 10.63 mi | 0 / 0 |
| Jul 30, 1996 | F0 | 14 mi | 0.5 mi | 0 / 0 |
The strongest 12 of 14, by rating and then by deaths. Ratings before February 2007 are on the original Fujita scale.
Hail in Cohocton
The Storm Prediction Center has 19 hail reports within 10 miles of Cohocton since 1961, made on 14 separate days. Of these, 13 were 1 inch across or larger, and 3 reached 2 inches. The largest, 2.25 inches, fell on June 26, 2009. The most recent report is from June 20, 2016. June has the most reports, 9.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather reports, data through 2025.
Weather by month in Cohocton
The nearest NOAA station with 1991–2020 climate normals is Dansville, NY, 12 miles northwest of Cohocton at 660 feet. July is the warmest, with an average high of 83°F and low of 60°F; January is the coolest, at 35°F and 17°F. July is the wettest at 3.9 inches of precipitation on average and January and February the driest at 1.4 inches; the year adds up to 31.4 inches over 75 days with at least a tenth of an inch. June to November, the hurricane season months, bring 61% of the year's precipitation (19.2 of 31.4 inches); the other six months are drier. Highs reach 90°F on about 11 days a year, almost all from June to September. Lows fall below freezing on about 143 nights a year. Snowfall averages 35.6 inches a year, most of it in February. That 31.4 inches is more than at 3 of the 137 New York stations used on this site (2%). Avoca, 6 miles southeast, has its own station (Hornell Almond Dam, NY): 38.5 inches a year, 7.1 more than here, and a July average high of 81°F against 83°F.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in | Days ≥ 0.1" | Snow in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 17 | 1.4 | 5 | 9.5 |
| Feb | 37 | 18 | 1.4 | 4 | 10.2 |
| Mar | 45 | 25 | 2.0 | 5 | 6.6 |
| Apr | 58 | 35 | 2.4 | 6 | 0.2 |
| May | 71 | 46 | 3.0 | 7 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 79 | 56 | 3.2 | 8 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 83 | 60 | 3.9 | 8 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 82 | 59 | 3.5 | 7 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 75 | 52 | 3.1 | 7 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 63 | 41 | 3.2 | 8 | 0.0 |
| Nov | 50 | 32 | 2.3 | 5 | 1.9 |
| Dec | 40 | 24 | 2.0 | 5 | 7.2 |
| Year | 60 | 39 | 31.4 | 75 | 35.6 |
Averages for 1991–2020 at Dansville, NY (660 ft), from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals. Normals describe the station; the farther a place is from it, and the bigger the difference in height, the more its weather can differ.
Floods, thunderstorm wind and lightning near Cohocton
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged 75 flood, rain, thunderstorm wind and lightning events that began within 10 miles of Cohocton: 45 thunderstorm wind reports, 28 flash floods, 1 flood and 1 heavy rain event. None is recorded as killing or injuring anyone; the NWS estimated $1.5 million in property and crop damage. The strongest thunderstorm gust on record here was 75 mph, on June 12, 2015. July has had the most flash floods, 12 of 28. Of the 798 New York cities on this site with a flash flood on record, 438 have had fewer than Cohocton.
July 14, 2015: flash flood 8 miles from the centre of Cohocton — $250,000 damage.
June 14, 2015: flash flood 2 miles from the centre of Cohocton — $165,000 damage.
NWS: “A mud slide was reported on Route 415.”
July 28, 2014: flash flood 1 mile from the centre of Cohocton — $100,000 damage.
NWS: “Evacuations of residents were taking place in Cohocton at several locations in the village.”
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, events whose starting point is on record, 1996 to June 30, 2026. Damage is the NWS estimate in the dollars of the year, not insured losses, and NWS notes that some reports are unverified.
Flood insurance claims, disaster declarations and FEMA risk ratings
Steuben County, which includes Cohocton, has been named in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1972, 19 of them major disasters (by incident: 8 severe storms, 6 floods, 3 hurricanes, 2 biological emergencies). The latest major disaster declaration was Remnants of Tropical Storm Debby, on September 24, 2024. FEMA's National Risk Index gives Steuben County a Relatively Low rating for natural hazard risk overall; by hazard: Relatively Moderate for inland flooding, strong wind and lightning; Relatively Low for hurricanes, tornadoes, hail and heat waves. It models the county's expected loss from all 18 hazards it covers at $32.9 million a year, the 27th highest of 62 New York counties; of the hazards above, the largest share, $27.7 million (84%), is from inland flooding.
Claims: FEMA, OpenFEMA Dataset FIMA NFIP Redacted Claims – v3, summed over ZIP codes; payments in the dollars of each year, not adjusted for inflation. Declarations: Disaster Declarations Summaries – v2, by county. Retrieved October 25, 2026. This product uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency's OpenFEMA API, but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from the Agency's website(s).
Risk ratings: FEMA, National Risk Index county table, December 2025 (v1.20), retrieved October 26, 2026; ratings compare counties nationwide, are meant for planning and are no substitute for a local risk assessment. This product uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Risk Index dataset API or downloadable datasets but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from the Agency's website(s).
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Cities near Cohocton
- Avoca, NY6 mi
- Wayland, NY7 mi
- Naples, NY11 mi
- Arkport, NY12 mi
- Bath, NY12 mi
- Dansville, NY13 mi
- Hornell, NY13 mi
- Springwater, NY14 mi
- Hammondsport, NY16 mi
- Canisteo, NY17 mi
- Conesus, NY18 mi
- Savona, NY19 mi
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