On August 8, 2007, New York City experienced severe thunderstorms that produced two tornadoes. The first tornado struck Staten Island, causing EF1 damage primarily to trees over a nearly two-mile path. Shortly thereafter, a more powerful EF2 tornado hit Brooklyn with winds ranging from 111 to 135 mph, leading to significant structural damage, particularly in the Bay Ridge area. Alongside the tornadoes, the storms resulted in major flash flooding across the city, affecting various subway lines and roads. Tornado occurrences in the region are infrequent, with several years experiencing none at all.
On August 8, 2007, severe thunderstorms triggered two tornadoes in New York City, marking the first tornado to strike Brooklyn in over a century.
The initial tornado struck Staten Island with EF1 damage to trees and a path almost two miles long before a stronger tornado hit Brooklyn.
The Brooklyn tornado produced EF2 damage with wind speeds of 111 to 135 mph and affected an area four miles long, particularly Bay Ridge.
These tornadoes were accompanied by significant flash flooding during the morning rush, disrupting transit networks and major roads across New York City.
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