2007 Brooklyn tornado
A vehicle crushed by a fallen tree | |
| Type | Tornado outbreak |
|---|---|
| Duration | August 8, 2007 |
| Tornadoes confirmed | 2 (confirmed) |
| Max. rating1 | EF2 tornado |
| Duration of tornado outbreak2 | 18 minutes |
| Fatalities | 9 injuries |
| Damage | US$20 million (early est.) |
| Power outages | >4,000 |
| Areas affected | New York City |
Part of the tornadoes of 2007 1Most severe tornado damage; see Enhanced Fujita scale 2Time from first tornado to last tornado | |
The 2007 Brooklyn tornado, an EF2 tornado, was the strongest tornado on record to strike New York City since documentation began in 1950. It formed in the early morning hours of August 8, 2007, skipping along an approximately 9 miles (14 km)-long path, from Staten Island across The Narrows to Brooklyn. The worst damage was in and around Sunset Park and Bay Ridge, in Brooklyn. The U.S. National Weather Service estimated its strength there as an EF2 on the Enhanced Fujita scale.
No serious injuries or fatalities were reported as a result of the tornado, but several people were treated at area hospitals for flying glass injuries. At least 40 buildings and 100 cars were damaged. New York State Senator Martin Golden’s office estimated damage in the tens of millions of U.S. dollars.
The storm system produced severe street flooding, and disrupted all modes of transportation throughout the city. Service was delayed or suspended on all 24 New York City Subway services during the morning rush hour, and nine services were still not running by the evening rush.