Storm in Upstate New York Claims Multiple Lives

A severe storm swept through upstate New York, resulting in the deaths of six-year-old twin girls and a woman, with one twin and the woman dying in their homes after trees fell during the event.

Early Sunday morning, a tornado classified as EF-1 struck the community, causing significant damage. Inside her mobile home, Shelly Johnson was killed when a tree crashed into the residence where she was sleeping beside her partner. Nearby, the twin sisters, Emily and Kenni Bisson, were also killed when a tree fell onto their home. Their mother, Kayleigh Bisson, managed to escape through a shattered window but lost her daughters in the incident.

Aerial view of a house damaged by a fallen tree — A pair of 6-year-old twin sisters lost their lives when a tree struck their home early Sunday in upstate New York.

Neighbors reported hearing the mother scream for help during the chaos. Officials confirmed the girls were found inside their home and declared dead at the scene. The storm’s impact led the governor to declare a state of emergency across 32 counties in response to the extreme weather and ongoing heat wave.

Friends and relatives have started a fundraiser to support Kayleigh Bisson and her family. The community mourns the loss of the girls, who were described as joyful and talented children involved in sports and art, bringing smiles to everyone around them.

House damaged by fallen tree — The storm caused widespread destruction, damaging numerous properties in the area.

Witnesses recounted the suddenness of the storm. Jared Bowman, a neighbor, described hearing the mother shout for her children as chaos unfolded. Family and friends remember the children for their bright spirits and artistic talents, emphasizing the tragedy that unfolded in the quiet community.