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September 2, 2026 Tornadoes

Saturday's Forecast

Confirmed Tornado in Webster and Ontario NY

Town of Alexander Tornado

Letchworth Park Tornado

Portageville Tornado

Mostly sunny today, though there is a slight chance for a few isolated showers. Temperatures today will mainly be in the low to mid 70s.

Today, a NWS Buffalo Storm Survey found damage consistent with an EF-1 tornado in the towns of Webster and Ontario. The most significant damage with this tornado occurred in a small subdivision with roof uplift, considerable shingle loss, and siding damage on a few homes. Extensive tree damage was noted in this area and further southeast in Ontario. For further details: https://partnerservices.nws.noaa.gov/products/cache/248-2026/PNSBUF/ecdee8a68b7b5be72f97ea63d2c430e7

NWS Buffalo Storm survey found damage consistent with an EF-1 tornado just to the east of Alexander. Damage included flattening of a corn field and multiple trees snapped. Further tree damage occurred along the southern path of the tornado.

NWS Buffalo Storm survey found damage consistent with an EF-1 tornado in the south end of Letchworth State Park. The tornado produced significant damage to trees and a large park pavilion in the Parade Grounds Area of the park. Tree damage ended along River Rd just northeast of NY 436.

NWS Buffalo Storm survey found damage consistent with an EF-1 tornado just west and north of Portageville. Damage began in the town of Genesee Falls and included dozens of snapped or uprooted hardwood and softwood trees, before ending along the Genesee River just north of Portageville.