Branchport, NY Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
The chance of earthquake damage in Branchport is lower than New York average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Branchport is lower than New York average and is much lower than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #1632
Branchport, NY | 0.02 |
New York | 0.58 |
U.S. | 1.81 |
The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.
Volcano Index, #1
Branchport, NY | 0.0000 |
New York | 0.0000 |
U.S. | 0.0023 |
The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.
Tornado Index, #1530
Branchport, NY | 25.57 |
New York | 49.25 |
U.S. | 136.45 |
The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.
Other Weather Extremes Events
A total of 2,506 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Branchport, NY were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:
Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count |
Avalanche: | 0 | Blizzard: | 4 | Cold: | 41 | Dense Fog: | 0 | Drought: | 15 |
Dust Storm: | 0 | Flood: | 286 | Hail: | 463 | Heat: | 10 | Heavy Snow: | 179 |
High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 0 | Ice Storm: | 20 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 63 |
Thunderstorm Winds: | 1,274 | Tropical Storm: | 1 | Wildfire: | 0 | Winter Storm: | 48 | Winter Weather: | 2 |
Other: | 100 |
Volcanos Nearby
No volcano is found in or near Branchport, NY.
Historical Earthquake Events
No historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Branchport, NY.
No historical earthquake events found in or near Branchport, NY.
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 5 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Branchport, NY.
Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
20.0 | 1990-08-28 | 2 | 42°30'N / 76°52'W | 2.50 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Schuyler | |
25.4 | 1955-08-30 | 3 | 42°20'N / 76°55'W | 1.00 Mile | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Schuyler | |
44.6 | 1993-09-03 | 2 | 42°18'N / 78°01'W | 42°20'N / 77°58'W | 3.50 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 500K | 0 | Allegany |
Brief Description: The tornado first touched down and uprooted or snapped a number of large trees. A large annex to a barn disintegrated as the tornado passed by. The debris was scattered downwind across a field. A pickup truck was moved about 75 feet down a road and tossed into a pole. The tornado then crossed a field and uprooted a few large trees that all fell in roughly the same direction. A nearby house sustained significant structural damage and the entire structure was shifted slightly off its foundation. The tornado crossed a field and a stand of large trees. Many of the trees were knocked down in a very "chopped up" pattern. | |||||||||||
47.0 | 1983-05-02 | 2 | 41°56'N / 77°27'W | 41°58'N / 77°15'W | 9.80 Miles | 30 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Tioga |
48.0 | 2002-04-28 | 2 | 42°20'N / 78°07'W | 42°18'N / 78°01'W | 6.50 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 500K | 0 | Allegany |
Brief Description: Thunderstorms developed across the eastern Great Lakes region during the afternoon hours. The thunderstorms produced hail up to 1.25" in diameter in parts of Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Wyoming counties. The thunderstorm downburst winds ripped down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages were reported. Several structures and automobiles were damaged by falling trees. Wind damage was reported in Randolph, Panama, Ellery, Chaffee, Cuba, Portageville, Dansville and Henrietta. The thunderstorms spawned two tornadoes. In the town of East Concord, Erie County, a weak tornado briefly touched down. Damage consisted of a portion of the back and roof of an outbuilding blown away, a pier tossed across a pond, and tree damage. Winds were estimated between 70 and 75 mph. Another tornado touched down in Belfast, Allegany county, and traveled 6.5 miles into the town of Angelica. The greatest structural damage occurred near White Creek Road in Belfast where a two-story home, garage, and barn were destroyed. Other damaged structures along the path included a silo, a second barn, and minor damage to a second home where the siding was ripped from an outer wall. Winds were estimated at 115-135 mph. No injuries were caused by either tornado. |
* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.