IN PHOTOS: Storm Damage in Rome After Radar-Confirmed Tornado in Area

Category: Weather

Rome, NY experiences a radar-confirmed tornado causing storm damage, leading to a state of emergency in Oneida County. Viewers submit photos of the storm's impact.

Keywords: Rome, NY, tornado, storm damage, state of emergency, viewer photos

Source: WKTV

Update At: 7/18/2024

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