A nearly stationary frontal boundary across central New York State gradually moved east during Thursday afternoon on September 27th. With a very warm, moist and unstable air mass in place to the east of this boundary, scattered strong to isolated severe thunderstorms developed across portions of eastern New York State Thursday afternoon and evening.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 27-SEP-07 15:20:00 to 27-SEP-07 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported in Wilton.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 27-SEP-07 15:22:00 to 27-SEP-07 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARATOGA SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was reported approximately 4 miles north of Saratoga Springs.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 27-SEP-07 15:30:00 to 27-SEP-07 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCK CITY FALLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported near Rock City Falls.  The hail had very jagged edges.

Hail in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 27-SEP-07 16:45:00 to 27-SEP-07 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANT LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter size hail was reported covering the ground in Brant Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 27-SEP-07 15:30:00 to 27-SEP-07 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCK CITY FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were reported down due to strong thunderstorm winds near Rock City Falls. Winds were estimated at near 60 MPH.

Lightning in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 27-SEP-07 17:45:00 to 27-SEP-07 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUDSON FALLS
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a home on Fourth Street in Hudson Falls at approximately 1745 LST. The lightning is believed to have struck a cable antenna on the roof, which consequently started a fire and then spread.
The fire caused extensive damage to the house.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 27-SEP-07 15:45:00 to 27-SEP-07 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GANSEVOORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported between exits 16 and 17 on the Adirondack Northway, Interstate 87.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 27-SEP-07 15:20:00 to 27-SEP-07 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST MILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two pine trees were reported down near West Milton due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 27-SEP-07 16:45:00 to 27-SEP-07 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANT LAKE
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were down, and multiple houses were damaged as a result of strong thunderstorm winds at Brant Lake.
A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team found evidence of straight line wind damage as a result of a macroburst, with damage consistent with maximum wind speeds of near 100 MPH. The damage swath was 5 miles long, and 1 mile wide, and occurred on the west and east sides of Brant Lake. The damage on the west side of the lake was more widespread than on the east side.
One large tree fell through the roof of a Palisades Road home, causing an estimated $75,000 in damage.