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September 2, 2026 Tornadoes

Olcott Tornado

East Shelby Tornado

Town of Alexander Tornado

Letchworth Park Tornado

Portageville Tornado

NWS Buffalo Storm survey found damage consistent with an EF-1 tornado in the hamlet of Olcott N.Y. A supercell thunderstorm, that previously produced a waterspout moved onshore producing damage from the shoreline inland.

NWS Buffalo Storm survey found damage consistent with an EF-1 tornado in East Shelby in Orleans County. A supercell thunderstorm snapped multiple trees with significant damage to trees across several residences, but only minor structural damage.

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.