An intensifying low pressure system, the remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole, moved northward along the east coast Thursday, September 30th and Friday, October 1st, bringing very heavy rains to east central New York. Abundant tropical moisture was transported into the region. Storm total rainfall of 3 to 9 inches occurred, resulting in widespread river and small stream and urban flooding, including water in basements.
Prior to this event, rainfall deficits were running around 6 to 9 inches across east central New York.
In the City of Albany, a roof collapse was reported on a Morton Avenue home due to the heavy rainfall, with the time of occurrence unknown.
In Leeds, in Greene County, a 62-year old man drove past barriers and emergency personnel at Cauterskill Road and County Route 23B and into a flooded area. The force of the water caused his vehicle to flip and swept it 150 yards until it became stuck against some trees. The man was rescued and charged with reckless endangerment along with several vehicle and traffic violations.
In addition, the combination of an intensifying low pressure system and high pressure off the New England coast created a very strong pressure gradient across the region. Strong and gusty southerly winds occurred across east central New York as the low approached. The strongest winds were across the Taconics into Washington County, where gusts up to 50 to 60 mph occurred.

Flood in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 00:00:00 to 01-OCT-10 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOICEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Major flooding occurred on the Esopus Creek at Cold Brook. Cold Brook crested at 18.86 feet at 0600 LST on October 1st. Flood stage is 11 feet.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 09:00:00 to 01-OCT-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FULTONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rains and the Mohawk River topping the flood wall at the New York State Canal Corporation facility on Route 30A in Fonda flooded part of the track and infield at the Fonda Speedway.

Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 06:45:00 to 01-OCT-10 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

The Cohoes-Waterford Bridge, Route 32/Saratoga Avenue was reported closed due to nearly a foot of water on the bridge.

Flood in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 06:00:00 to 01-OCT-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLABEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A few homes had to be evacuated along Riseley Road in the hamlet of Mount Tremper due to the heavy rains.

Flood in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 10:30:00 to 01-OCT-10 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Part of Route 209 in Accord along the Rondout Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 00:00:00 to 01-OCT-10 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENS FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Standing water was reported at the intersection of Sherman Avenue and Elm Street in the city of Glens Falls due to heavy rains.

High Wind in WESTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 00:00:00 to 01-OCT-10 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down due to strong winds in the Germantown and Stockport areas.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 02:00:00 to 01-OCT-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMSTERDAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flood-prone areas of the city of Amsterdam experienced flooding beginning early Friday morning, with the worst flooding occurring in the West Main Street and Locust Avenue areas. Also, a mudslide resulted in the closure of Chapman Drive for a short period.

Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 05:00:00 to 01-OCT-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARATOGA LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Bow Meadow stream, which runs under Gilbert Road, over overflowed its banks, resulting in the closure of a portion of Gilbert Road between Union Avenue (Route 9P) and Lake Avenue (Route 29) in Saratoga Springs.

Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 05:00:00 to 01-OCT-10 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROESSLEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Route 5 was closed due to flooding in both directions between Fuller Road and Everett Road in Colonie.

High Wind in EASTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 00:00:00 to 01-OCT-10 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down due to strong winds in the Canaan areas.

Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 03:00:00 to 01-OCT-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUDONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Basement flooding was reported in the City of Albany, with the worst flooding around Exchange, Corning and Sumpster Streets where some basements were filled up to the first floor. The tenants of about a dozen housing units, single-family homes and apartments, were temporarily evacuated.

Flood in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 06:40:00 to 01-OCT-10 11:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRATTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Major flooding occurred on the Schoharie Creek at Prattsville. Prattsville crested at 17.38 feet at 0645 LST on October 1st. Flood stage is 12 feet.
Route 23 was reported closed due to flooding north and south of the Village of Prattsville as water overflowed the banks of the Schoharie Creek.

Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 06:00:00 to 01-OCT-10 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTMANS CORNERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 20 (Western Avenue) was closed due to flooding from Willow Street to Route 146 in Guilderland.

Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 05:00:00 to 01-OCT-10 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERVLIET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Route 32 was closed due to flooding between Interstate 787 and Route 378 in Albany.

Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 06:10:00 to 01-OCT-10 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH BETHLEHEM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Western Avenue was reported closed due to flooding from Schoolhouse Road to Fuller Road (near Stuyvesant Plaza) in Guilderland.

Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 08:00:00 to 01-OCT-10 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALMER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were reported closed due to flooding in Clifton Park, Stillwater, Northumberland and Moreau.

Flood in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 08:00:00 to 01-OCT-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLEECKER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County Route 112 in Bleecker was reported closed due to flooding.

Flood in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 05:12:00 to 01-OCT-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSENDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 32 was reported closed in both directions due to flooding just north of Creek Locks Road in Rosendale.

Flood in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 05:10:00 to 01-OCT-10 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHICHESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Route 214, Main Street, High Street, Station Road and Plank Road, all near the Esopus Creek, were reported closed due flooding in Phoenicia. The Bridge Street bridge in Phoenicia suffered structural damage and was also closed.
Fifteen to 20 homes had to be evacuated in Phoenicia due to the flooding.  In addition, Onteora school district canceled classes for the day.
States of Emergency were declared in the towns of Shandaken and Hardenburgh due to the flooding.