A low pressure system tracked northeast from the lower Ohio Valley on Tuesday March 4th, into south central New York State by Wednesday morning on March 5th.
Abundant moisture was associated with this system, which led to widespread heavy rainfall across much of east central New York and western New England, which began late Tuesday night, and persisted into early Wednesday afternoon.
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches fell during this event. This heavy rainfall, in combination with frozen ground and snowmelt led to flooding in many areas within the Capital Region, as well as within the Lake George and Saratoga region, the Schoharie Valley, the eastern Catskills and mid Hudson Valley.

Flood in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 05-MAR-08 08:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: RENSSELAER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

South Street at Aiken Avenue was closed due to flooding from heavy rainfall.

Flood in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 05-MAR-08 04:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINDERHOOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall led to flooding in portions of Columbia county. Several roads were reportedly closed, including Route 9 in Kinderhook and Clermont, Route 203 near Chatham, and Route 9H near Claverack.

Flood in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 05-MAR-08 04:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW BALTIMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 9.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain, along with frozen ground, led to flooding in portions of Greene county. In particular, at least 9 roads were closed between Coxsackie and New Baltimore due to flooding.

Flood in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 05-MAR-08 08:30:00 to 05-MAR-08 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wappingers Creek was out of its banks and flooding nearby areas in Pleasant Valley.

Flood in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 05-MAR-08 13:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FULTONHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was reported along Redling Road, near Fultonham.

Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 05-MAR-08 07:00:00 to 06-MAR-08 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH HEBRON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The combination of heavy rain, frozen ground, and snowmelt led to flooding in portions of Washington county. Road closures were reported, particularly in the vicinity of North Hebron.

Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 05-MAR-08 05:40:00 to 05-MAR-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLONIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Heavy rain, combined with frozen ground and snowmelt led to flooding in several portions of Albany county.
Flooding was reported at the corner of Fuller Road and Western Avenue near Stuyvesant Plaza, which resulted in a road closure.
Flooding was also reported on Central Avenue, at the Albany City line, which resulted in two lane closures.
In addition, the southbound lane of Osborne Road in Loudonville was under water and closed.
Miller Road near Coeymans was also closed, as Coeymans Creek overflowed its banks.
Several other roads were reportedly closed due to flooding in Colonie and Guilderland. One home in Westmere on Willey Street sustained damage as 4 feet of water entered the basement, ruining two boats, a woodworking shop, furnace and hot water heater. Preliminary damage estimates were $50,000.

Flood in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 05-MAR-08 08:00:00 to 06-MAR-08 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENS FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Three feet of water was reported in Kensington Elementary School in Glens Falls. In addition, Kensington Road was closed due to the high water.

Flood in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 05-MAR-08 06:30:00 to 05-MAR-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUEDUCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A house foundation was washed away due to heavy rainfall in Niskayuna.
In addition, numerous roads were closed due to flooding in Rotterdam, particularly on Palmer Avenue. Some water also entered storefronts.

Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 05-MAR-08 11:00:00 to 06-MAR-08 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEMIS HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

State Route 4 was closed from Route 32 in Bemis Heights to Wilbur Road in Stillwater due to flooding. Flooding was also reported on Talbot Court in Rexford, on Route 9 in Halfmoon, and also on Bluebird Road in Moreau.

Flood in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 05-MAR-08 10:33:00 to 05-MAR-08 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW PALTZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Springtown Road was closed between Route 299 and Dug Road due to flooding.
In addition, Route 299 was closed from the Wallkill River Bridge to Libertyville Road due to flooding.