Storm flooding keeps roads closed in western New York as five tornadoes are confirmed
Officials have confirmed five tornadoes in New York State, bringing the 2026 total to 21, while storm flooding continues to leave many roads closed in western New York.
By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar .
Why it matters
The combination of multiple tornadoes and ongoing flooded-road closures indicates continuing regional transport disruption and hazardous conditions.
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- Officials confirm 5 tornadoes this week in New York State ↗wyrk.com · Recorded source date: Sep 4, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC
- First Alert Weather: 5 tornadoes confirmed on Wednesday; Mainly dry today and beautiful Labor Day Weekend coming up ↗whec.com · Recorded source date: Sep 4, 2026, 11:01 AM UTC
- 5 Tornadoes Confirmed in New York, Bringing 2026 Total to 21 ↗cnynews.com · Recorded source date: Sep 4, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC
- Many Roadways STILL CLOSED Due To Storm Flooding in WNY ↗cnynews.com · Recorded source date: Sep 4, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC
- 5 Tornadoes Confirmed in New York, Bringing 2026 Total to 21 ↗wibx950.com · Recorded source date: Sep 4, 2026, 7:31 PM UTC
- 5 Tornadoes Confirmed in New York, Bringing 2026 Total to 21 ↗961theeagle.com · Recorded source date: Sep 4, 2026, 7:46 PM UTC
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