A cold front moved across eastern New York and western New England on Wednesday, December 10th, ushering a cold airmass into the region. A low pressure system developed over the southeast states Wednesday and Wednesday night. This storm then headed northeast Thursday and Thursday night, December 11th, with precipitation spreading northward well in advance of the low. The low continued to track northeast, passing over the mid Atlantic region late Thursday night, and over the New York City Metropolitan area and southern New England Friday morning, December 12th. The low then moved to the Canadian Maritimes Friday night.
As the storm approached, warmer air moved in aloft, and with a cold airmass remaining in place at the surface, this set the stage for a significant mixed precipitation event. The precipitation came down heavy at times, especially Thursday night. Hourly precipitation rates of one quarter to one third of an inch were reported for several hours in the form of freezing rain across much of the region. The precipitation changed back to snow before ending early Friday afternoon.
Total liquid amounts of 1 to 3 inches fell across the Capital Region, eastern Mohawk Valley, the Saratoga region, and upper Hudson Valley, with 2 to 4 inches common across much of the eastern Catskills, mid Hudson Valley and southern Taconics, with the greatest amounts across higher southeast facing terrain of the Catskills.
This heavy rain led to flooding of small streams and creeks across the region, especially late Thursday night into Friday morning, in addition to widespread ponding of water in urban areas due to ice blocking storm drains.

Flood in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 12-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 12-DEC-08 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUDSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy rain resulted in flooding, leading to the closing of Route 9G near Hudson.

Flood in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 12-DEC-08 07:00:00 to 12-DEC-08 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW PALTZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy rain resulted in flooding along Springtown Road in New Paltz, along with numerous basement pumpouts, as reported by Emergency Management officials.
In addition, Lattintown Creek between Lattintown and Milton also had water overflowing its banks.

Flood in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 12-DEC-08 03:25:00 to 12-DEC-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain caused Catskill Creek to overflow its banks at West Main Street in Catskill.

Flood in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 12-DEC-08 02:25:00 to 12-DEC-08 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAPPINGERS FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain led to 3 to 4 feet of standing water in the vicinity of the Colonial Apartments near Route 9 in Wappingers Falls. This resulted in the evacuation of approximately 36 individuals from the apartments.
Additional roads were flooded in the vicinity of Red Hook and Rhinebeck.

Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 12-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 12-DEC-08 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy rain allowed White Creek to overflow its banks in the vicinity of the Archibald Street Bridge and Nichol Street. Nichol Street was reportedly closed due to the rising water.

Heavy Rain in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 12-DEC-08 01:00:00 to 12-DEC-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON PARK CENTER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain led to widespread ponding of water across southern and central Saratoga County. This was exacerbated by clogged storm drains, which were blocked by ice.
Areas which suffered from the greatest ponding of water included Clifton Park and Malta.

Heavy Rain in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 12-DEC-08 01:00:00 to 12-DEC-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLONIE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain led to widespread ponding of water across eastern and central Albany County. This was exacerbated by clogged storm drains, which were blocked by ice.
Areas which suffered from the greatest ponding of water included Albany, Colonie, and Guilderland.

Heavy Rain in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 12-DEC-08 01:00:00 to 12-DEC-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEFREESTVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain led to widespread ponding of water across western Rensselaer County. This was exacerbated by clogged storm drains, which were blocked by ice.
Areas which suffered from the greatest ponding of water included Troy and East Greenbush.

Heavy Rain in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 12-DEC-08 01:00:00 to 12-DEC-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHENECTADY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain led to widespread ponding of water across eastern Schenectady County. This was exacerbated by clogged storm drains, which were blocked by ice.
Areas which suffered from the greatest ponding of water included Schenectady and Niskayuna.