Warmer air advected into the region on Tuesday March 13th into Wednesday 14th. This led to significant snowmelt across much of east central New York, particularly across the western Mohawk valley and southern Adirondacks. In addition, ice began to melt and move along many streams, creeks and rivers during this time.
A slow moving cold front then dropped southeast across the region late Wednesday into Thursday, accompanied by moderate to locally heavy rainfall. Rainfall amounts generally ranged from one quarter to one half of an inch, with higher amounts of up to, or slightly in excess of one inch across the western Mohawk Valley and southern Adirondacks.
The combination of rainfall, snowmelt and ice jams led to flooding of small streams and creeks across portions of the east central New York State, starting on March 14th, and lingering until March 18th. In addition, localized river flooding also occurred, especially where ice jams developed.

Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 16-MAR-07 04:51:00 to 16-MAR-07 10:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON PARK
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An ice jam moving along the Mohawk River near the Northway Bridge resulted in flooding between Halfmoon and Clifton Park.  The flooding led to several road closures, including Riverview Road between Boyack Road and Van Vranken Road.

Flood in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 15-MAR-07 05:00:00 to 18-MAR-07 02:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKFORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The combination of snowmelt, and moderate rainfall falling on frozen ground led to flooding of the Mohawk River at Utica, which led to several road closures.
The river rose above the flood stage of 403 feet early Thursday morning on March 15th, crested at 405.6 feet late Friday morning on March 16th, and fell back below flood stage early Sunday morning on March 18th.

Flood in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 15-MAR-07 02:45:00 to 15-MAR-07 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Warm temperatures led to snowmelt, which combined with moderate rainfall to create flooding in portions of southern Herkimer county during the early morning hours of Thursday March 15th.
Several roads and bridges were closed due to flooding, including Farrington Road near Newport, State Route 51 in the Ilion Gorge, and State Route 167 between Lyon Road and Dolgeville.

Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 16-MAR-07 04:51:00 to 16-MAR-07 10:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: COHOES
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An ice jam moving along the Mohawk River near the Northway Bridge resulted in flooding near Forts Ferry, Island View Road, River Road, part of Rosendale Road, and Niska Isles during Friday morning on March 16th.

Flood in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 15-MAR-07 01:18:00 to 15-MAR-07 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARNERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Significant snowmelt combined with moderate rainfall to create flooding in portions of Schoharie county early Thursday morning on March 15th.
The Warnerville cutoff west of Cobleskill was closed off due to flooding of West Creek and Cobleskill Creek.

Flood in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 15-MAR-07 11:25:00 to 15-MAR-07 20:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHENECTADY
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An ice jam developed downstream from Schenectady during Thursday afternoon on March 15th, causing the Mohawk River to rise to moderate flood stage Thursday evening. The hardest hit area was within the Stockade neighborhood, particularly North Street and Ingersoll Avenue, where about one dozen people were evacuated by boat, and 30 people in other houses voluntarily evacuated. In addition, power was temporarily turned off to many homes to prevent electrocution hazards.
The river level crested at 226 feet at 5:30 PM EST Thursday evening, and dropped back below the flood stage of 223.0 feet at 8:21 PM EST Thursday evening.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 15-MAR-07 14:08:00 to 16-MAR-07 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT PLAIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A combination of snowmelt, runoff from moderate rainfall, and ice jams on the Mohawk River led to flooding in portions of Montgomery county during the afternoon and evening hours of Thursday March 15th.
Flooding was reported in Fort Plain, at a Curtis Lumber Store, and also along the Canajoharie Creek near Marshville due to local runoff.