A stationary front extending from southern New England through the Delmarva region pulled eastward as low pressure developed along the boundary. As moisture pulled northward, heavy rain showers and thunderstorms developed, producing severe weather and flooding.

Heavy Rain in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 23-JUL-08 05:30:00 to 23-JUL-08 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: VESTAL CENTER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Three to four inches of rain fell in a 3 hour time period in the Vestal area.

Heavy Rain in DELAWARE, NEW YORK
From 23-JUL-08 05:30:00 to 23-JUL-08 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEERSTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Rainfall of around 3.5 inches was measured from thunderstorms. National Weather Service doppler radar estimated that as much as 5 inches of rain fell in various small basins in the county during a three hour time period.

Flash Flood in SULLIVAN, NEW YORK
From 23-JUL-08 14:08:00 to 24-JUL-08 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain from thunderstorms caused significant flash flooding. All roads in the towns of Colchester were closed, and a State of Emergency was declared. 15-20 residents were evacuated near County Highway 7. Serious damage occurred to a bridge on the highway. Portions of the road on Holiday and Berry Brook were completely washed out, and one rescue took place from a car. Flooding also occurred along Route 206 from Rockland to Route 30. Highway 17 west of Roscoe, Old Route 17 near Roscoe and Route 17 eastbound east of Roscoe were all closed due to washouts of portions of the highway. Water surrounded a home in Jeffersonville.

Flash Flood in DELAWARE, NEW YORK
From 23-JUL-08 14:30:00 to 23-JUL-08 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLCHESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain from thunderstorms caused significant flash flooding. All roads in the towns of Andes, Stamford and Middletown were closed, and States of Emergency were declared. The flash flooding caused up to 10 million dollars worth of damage to roads and bridges.

Thunderstorm Wind in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 23-JUL-08 04:07:00 to 23-JUL-08 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOSSVALE
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A gas station roof was partially blown off. A garbage dumpster, vehicle, and other small objects were blown through the air. Hundred of trees were blown down. A damage survey team determined that the damage was caused by downburst, straight-line winds with speeds around 70 mph, and peak gusts of 90 mph.

Flash Flood in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 23-JUL-08 14:00:00 to 23-JUL-08 17:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANITARIA SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tunnel Road was flooded.

Hail in ONONDAGA, NEW YORK
From 23-JUL-08 02:48:00 to 23-JUL-08 02:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAINVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Hail in ONONDAGA, NEW YORK
From 23-JUL-08 03:17:00 to 23-JUL-08 03:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: BREWERTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail fell for about 7 minutes.

Hail in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 23-JUL-08 04:11:00 to 23-JUL-08 04:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: TABERG
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 23-JUL-08 04:27:00 to 23-JUL-08 04:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTERNVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in ONONDAGA, NEW YORK
From 23-JUL-08 02:48:00 to 23-JUL-08 02:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: JORDAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ONONDAGA, NEW YORK
From 23-JUL-08 02:48:00 to 23-JUL-08 02:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYSANDER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and wires were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ONONDAGA, NEW YORK
From 23-JUL-08 02:57:00 to 23-JUL-08 02:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAWN RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees and wires were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ONONDAGA, NEW YORK
From 23-JUL-08 02:57:00 to 23-JUL-08 02:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYSANDER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and wires were blown down.

Flash Flood in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 23-JUL-08 14:00:00 to 23-JUL-08 17:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIRKWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Herd Road was flooded in Kirkwood.

Thunderstorm Wind in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 23-JUL-08 04:20:00 to 23-JUL-08 04:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOKES CORNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 23-JUL-08 04:55:00 to 23-JUL-08 04:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEUBEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees were blown down.

Flash Flood in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 23-JUL-08 14:00:00 to 23-JUL-08 17:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARPURSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Water was flooding Route 7 by Dives Crossing.