Clark Mills Tornado: Community Mourns Loss and Begins Recovery
On June 22, 2025, a powerful EF-1 tornado struck Clark Mills, New York, carving a 2.4-mile path of destruction through the town. With winds reaching 105 mph, the storm damaged homes, uprooted trees, and claimed three lives, leaving the community in deep mourning.Among those lost were six-year-old twin sisters Emily and Kenni Bisson, who were at home with their mother, Kayleigh, when the tornado hit.
Neighbors were able to rescue Kayleigh, but the sisters did not survive. Another resident, Shelly Johnson, also lost her life when her home was struck. The Bisson family had only recently moved into the neighborhood, making the tragedy even more poignant for those around them.
At Clinton Elementary, where the girls were first graders, grief counselors were brought in and classes were paused as students…
