An unstable airmass remained in place across the area Wednesday, July 1st. A strong upper level low over the Great Lakes Region with disturbances rotating about it triggered numerous thunderstorms across eastern New York during the afternoon and early evening hours, some of which became severe.
In addition, some thunderstorms produced torrential downpours leading to flash flooding, especially in areas that received heavy rainfall on June 30th.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-09 16:05:00 to 01-JUL-09 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROESSLEVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was reported in Roessleville during a thunderstorm.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-09 16:04:00 to 01-JUL-09 16:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: (ALB)ALBANY CO ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was reported approximately 5 miles west of Cohoes during a thunderstorm.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-09 17:10:00 to 01-JUL-09 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LATHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A portion of Route 2, Troy Schenectady Road in Latham was closed due to flash flooding from intense rainfall. A nearby business was also flooded.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-09 14:55:00 to 01-JUL-09 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUDONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The intersection of Sand Creek Road and Everett Road was closed due to flash flooding from heavy rainfall.

Hail in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-09 13:47:00 to 01-JUL-09 13:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALPLAUS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported in East Glenville during a thunderstorm.

Hail in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-09 13:50:00 to 01-JUL-09 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported in Glenville during a thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-09 13:50:00 to 01-JUL-09 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

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

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-09 14:04:00 to 01-JUL-09 14:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Numerous trees were reported down in Glenville along Glenridge Road due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Hail in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-09 13:50:00 to 01-JUL-09 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALPLAUS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was reported in East Glenville during a thunderstorm.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-09 14:03:00 to 01-JUL-09 14:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHMILLS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported in Burnt Hills during a thunderstorm.

Hail in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-09 14:37:00 to 01-JUL-09 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: COPAKE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was reported in Copake during a thunderstorm.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-09 13:50:00 to 01-JUL-09 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLSTON LAKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported in Ballston Lake during a thunderstorm.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-09 14:45:00 to 01-JUL-09 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ping pong ball size hail was reported in Snake Hill, near Saratoga Lake, during a thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-09 15:35:00 to 01-JUL-09 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: COHOES
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured wind gust of 58 mph was reported in Cohoes.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-09 13:58:00 to 01-JUL-09 14:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported in Charlton during a thunderstorm. The hail measured  1.13 inches in diameter.

Flash Flood in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-09 14:30:00 to 01-JUL-09 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARIAVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Duanesburg Churches Road in Duanesburg and Turnbull Road in Delanson were closed due to flash flooding from very heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-09 17:20:00 to 01-JUL-09 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEMSTREET PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Route 67 Bridge on the Rensselaer County side of the Hudson River was closed due to flash flooding due to heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-09 17:13:00 to 01-JUL-09 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were closed in and around Easton due to flash flooding from very heavy rainfall. The Cheese Factory Road was closed with a 7 foot deep trough through the road. Other roads closed to due flash flooding included County Route 113, Old Schuylerville Road and Meeting House Road.

Flash Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-09 17:20:00 to 01-JUL-09 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEMIS HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fonda Road in Waterford was washed out due to flash flooding from very heavy rainfall. Some residents were evacuated from their homes.
In addition, Durham Road in Stillwater was washed out due to flash flooding from very heavy rainfall. Route 4 was also closed due to flooding, with no through traffic.

Flash Flood in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-09 16:18:00 to 01-JUL-09 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: TROY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were closed in North Troy due to flash flooding from very heavy rainfall with several vehicles stuck in the flood waters.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-09 16:18:00 to 01-JUL-09 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COHOES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Intense rainfall from slow moving and training thunderstorms produced flash flooding in Cohoes.
Numerous roadways, including Meadowlark Drive, were reportedly impassable due to several feet of ponding water. Several vehicles were also reportedly stuck in the flood waters, with at least one person rescued from a submerged car by being pulled out of the back seat of the vehicle through the trunk of the car.
In addition, a roof of a home collapsed on Idlewild Park in Watervliet due to the intense rainfall, with no injuries reported.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-09 16:55:00 to 01-JUL-09 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROESSLEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Central Avenue in Colonie was closed due to flash flooding underneath the Interstate 90 overpass.

Flash Flood in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-09 14:04:00 to 01-JUL-09 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Three to 4 feet of ponding water was reported on Glenville Road in Glenville due to very heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-09 15:30:00 to 01-JUL-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHENECTADY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several roads were closed due to flash flooding from very heavy rainfall in Schenectady including portions of Weaver Street, Jay Street, Union Street and Broadway. Vehicles were stuck in the flood waters. At least one person had to be rescued after getting trapped on the roof of her minivan under the Weaver Street bridge.