A hot, humid and unstable airmass, interacted with a lake breeze boundary and led to numerous thunderstorms across eastern New York and western New England during the late afternoon hours of Wednesday June 27th, some of which were severe.
In addition, locally very heavy rain led to flash flooding in some areas.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 27-JUN-07 17:15:00 to 27-JUN-07 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERVLIET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Sixth Avenue was closed due to deep standing water from torrential rain.

Lightning in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 27-JUN-07 15:30:00 to 27-JUN-07 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERFORD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a steel pylon at Alcathys Marina, adjacent to where a 17 year old male was standing. The male was knocked unconscious, and was transported to a nearby hospital. He was pronounced dead the next morning.

Heavy Rain in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 27-JUN-07 15:35:00 to 27-JUN-07 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLOVERSVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain from intense thunderstorms led to ponding of water on some streets in Gloversville.

Flash Flood in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 27-JUN-07 16:45:00 to 27-JUN-07 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANSINGBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads, including 2nd Avenue, were closed and impassable due to torrential rain in Lansingburgh.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 27-JUN-07 16:55:00 to 27-JUN-07 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous streets were impassable due to 3 or more feet of standing water, or rapidly flowing water of 6 to 12 inches in depth within the city limits of Albany.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 27-JUN-07 18:03:00 to 27-JUN-07 18:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLONIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Osborne Road off Central Avenue was reported closed due to flooding from torrential rainfall.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 27-JUN-07 17:00:00 to 27-JUN-07 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST SAND LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two or more trees were reported down due to strong thunderstorm winds in West Sand Lake.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 27-JUN-07 15:20:00 to 27-JUN-07 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREEN IS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported in Green Island.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 27-JUN-07 16:45:00 to 27-JUN-07 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELMAR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and wires were reported down in Delmar and Bethlehem due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 27-JUN-07 17:24:00 to 27-JUN-07 17:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW LEBANON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down in New Lebanon and also in Chatham due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 27-JUN-07 15:01:00 to 27-JUN-07 15:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

One tree, and wires were reported down due to strong thunderstorm winds in Charlton.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 27-JUN-07 15:05:00 to 27-JUN-07 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ILION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree limbs and wires were reported down in Ilion due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 27-JUN-07 14:49:00 to 27-JUN-07 14:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNT HILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Wires and one tree were reported down in Burnt Hills due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 27-JUN-07 14:35:00 to 27-JUN-07 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple trees and power lines were reported down in Schuyler Corners due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 27-JUN-07 14:35:00 to 27-JUN-07 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HERKIMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Wires were reported down in Herkimer due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 27-JUN-07 15:17:00 to 27-JUN-07 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST JOHNSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees and wires were reported down in St. Johnsville due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 27-JUN-07 15:37:00 to 27-JUN-07 15:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRUNSWICK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Multiple trees were reported down in Brunswick due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 27-JUN-07 16:00:00 to 27-JUN-07 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down due to strong thunderstorm winds in Jefferson.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 27-JUN-07 16:07:00 to 27-JUN-07 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELANSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were reported down due to strong thunderstorm winds in Delanson.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 27-JUN-07 14:50:00 to 27-JUN-07 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wires were reported down due to strong thunderstorm winds in Glenville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 27-JUN-07 15:00:00 to 27-JUN-07 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A power pole was knocked down due to strong thunderstorm winds in Middleville.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 27-JUN-07 15:01:00 to 27-JUN-07 15:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: VISCHER FERRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees and wires were reported down due to strong thunderstorm winds in Vischer Ferry.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 27-JUN-07 15:35:00 to 27-JUN-07 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOHNSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and wires were reported down in Johnstown due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 27-JUN-07 16:56:00 to 27-JUN-07 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTON HOLLOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were reported down due to strong thunderstorm winds in Preston Hollow.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 27-JUN-07 14:16:00 to 27-JUN-07 14:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMSTERDAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees and power lines were reported down throughout the city of Amsterdam due to strong thunderstorm winds.