Rome suffers severe damage from storms, State of Emergency declared

ROME, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- The strong storms that raced through Central New York on Tuesday afternoon, July 16, produced widespread damage in Rome. A State of Emergency is in effect for Rome with police advising no unnecessary travel. Stay clear of downed power lines. National Grid offers this advice. Photos of the damage can be [...]

ROME, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- The strong storms that raced through Central New York on Tuesday afternoon, July 16, produced widespread damage in Rome.

A State of Emergency is in effect for Rome with police advising no unnecessary travel.

Stay clear of downed power lines. National Grid offers this advice.

Photos of the damage can be seen below: