Delaware
Tornado confirmed to have hit Delaware County on Saturday
An EF-0 tornado was confirmed to have hit Delaware County on Saturday.
The National Weather Service says the tornado briefly touched down along the south shore of the East Branch Delaware River near Fishs Eddy and caused damage to trees.
The tornado reached an estimated peak wind speed of 80 mph and lasted from 6:05 to 6:11 p.m.
According to the NWS, the tornado crossed O&W Road and went uphill, causing further damage to trees in the forest and powerlines along Hubbell Hill Road. Officials say the steep terrain has prevented any further tornado damage assessment in the area.
Officials say more tree damage was seen at the intersection of O&W Road and Halls Island Road to the southeast of East Branch.
The NWS says the tornado is believed to have skipped through a mountainous area before lifting over the Beaver Kill.
No additional damage was reported across the East Branch Delaware River toward Baxter Mountain.