Tropical Storm Irene tracked north northeast across eastern New York and western New England during Sunday, August 28th, producing widespread flooding, and damaging winds across the region.
Irene tracked from a position over New York City around 8 AM EST Sunday, to approximately 10 miles west of Danbury, CT at 10 AM EST, to approximately 15 miles south of Pittsfield, MA at 1 PM EST Sunday, to approximately 65 miles south of Rutland, VT at 4 PM EST.
The greatest impact from Irene across eastern New York and western New England was heavy to extreme rainfall, which resulted in catastrophic flooding across portions of the region. Rainfall amounts generally averaged 4 to 8 inches across the region, although amounts of 8 to 12 inches were common across higher elevations within the eastern Catskills and Schoharie Valley, with localized amounts of 12 to 18 inches reported. Three to 6 inches were common across the Lake George and Saratoga region and across much of the Mohawk Valley, although locally higher amounts of up to 8 inches fell across extreme southwest Herkimer County, while amounts of only 2 to 4 inches fell across the western Adirondacks. Much of the rain which fell occurred within a 12 hour period, beginning early Sunday morning, and ending Sunday evening.
A new New York State 24 hour precipitation record was set by a National Weather Service rain (Fischer Porter) gage at Tannersville in Greene County with 11.60 inches on August 28th, 2011. An unofficial amount of 18.20 inches in 24 hours was reported by a weather spotter in Maplecrest in Greene County.
This heavy to extreme rainfall resulted in widespread flash flooding and river flooding across eastern New York. Bridges were closed on I-90, I-88, US Route 20, New York Route 7, New York Route 5S, New York Route 161, New York Route 30, and all bridges over the Schoharie Creek, from the Gilboa Dam to the Mohawk River. The bridge on Route 85 at Onesquethaw Creek was closed due to a westbound lane washout. The Route 146 bridge over the Normanskill Creek in the Town of Guilderland was closed between Route 20 and Route 158.
Record flooding occurred at 10 river gages in east central New York with major flooding occurring at 6 and moderate flooding at 4.
In Greene County, catastrophic flooding was reported countywide, especially in the Catskill areas, where widespread evacuations and rescues occurred, along with widespread road closures and damage, and houses which were swept away. Record flooding occurred on the Schoharie Creek at Prattsville. The river gage was washed away by the flood wave and the crest was determined by floodmark.
In Schoharie County, catastrophic flooding also occurred throughout the Schoharie Valley, with widespread evacuations of 5000 occurring, including in the jurisdictions of Esperance, the Village of Central Bridge, Schoharie, Middleburgh, Blenheim, Gilboa, and Fulton. Numerous bridges were closed or washed out. Record floods were set at all the gages along the Schoharie Creek: Prattsville, Gilboa Dam, Gilboa Bridge, Breakabeen and Burtonsville. The river gage at Prattsville and Gilboa Bridge were washed away by the flood wave and the gage at Burtonsville was damaged by flood waters. Crests for these locations were determined by floodmark.
In Ulster County, extensive damage to roads, bridges, and electrical infrastructure was reported, with the majority of roads impassable across the Catskills. Five rescues were performed by the Ulster County Sheriffs Department swift water team for people driving into the water, with numerous mandatory evacuations also occurring. Record flooding occurred on the Esopus Creek at Cold Brook, the Rondout Creek at Rosendale, and the Hudson River at Poughkeepsie, with major flooding occurring on the Esopus Creek at Mount Marion and moderate flooding at the Ashokan Reservior East. The river gage at Poughkeepsie was damaged by flood waters.
In Schenectady and Albany counties, flash flooding was reported in numerous locations. In Schenectady County, evacuations of 300 to 400 people occurred in Rotterdam Junction, and the Stockade region of Schenectady. Over 70 roads were closed, including the New York State Thruway from exit 25A in Schenectady to exit 34A in Syracuse, a length of approximately 117 miles. In Albany County, numerous roads were also closed, including the New York State Thruway from exit 24 in Albany to exit 8 in White Plains due to flooding and downed trees. Major flooding occurred on the Hudson River at Albany and on the Mohawk River at Schenectady with moderate flooding at Cohoes.
In Rensselaer and Dutchess counties, flash flooding was reported in several locations. In Dutchess County, numerous roads and bridges were closed or damaged due to flooding and downed trees, with mandatory evacuations reported. In Rensselaer County, numerous road closures were also reported, with one bridge damaged, and 60 evacuations reported. In addition, record flooding was reported on the Hudson River at Poughkeepsie, while major flooding occurred on the Hoosic River at Eagle Bridge, on the Hudson River at Troy, and on Wappingers Creek at Wappingers Falls. Moderate flooding was reported on the Tenmile River at Webatuck, with minor flooding occurring on the Hudson River at Waterford.
In Washington and Saratoga counties, flash flooding was reported in numerous locations, with numerous roads closed due to flooding and downed trees and power lines. Evacuations were also reported, including in Waterford. Also, record flooding occurred on the Mettawee River at Granville, with moderate flooding occurring on the Battenkill at Battenville, on the Mohawk River at Cohoes, and minor flooding on the Hudson River at Waterford.
In Montgomery County, flash flooding was also reported in numerous locations, along with many road closures, and approximately 1000 evacuations. Record flooding occurred on the Canajoharie Creek in Canajoharie.
In Herkimer County, flash flooding was reported countywide, with a debris flow reported in Frankfort, along with numerous road closures due to flooding and downed trees. A mudslide was reported along New York State Route 51. In addition, in the Village of Frankfort, approximately 80 elderly residents of an apartment building were evacuated.
Flash flooding was also reported in numerous locations within Warren, Fulton and Columbia counties. In Warren County, more than 40 roads were closed due to flooding and downed trees. In Columbia County, numerous roads were also closed due to flooding and downed trees. In addition, approximately 1000 people were evacuated from the area around the Philmont Dam due to concerns about a possible dam compromise. Minor flooding was reported on the Sacandaga River at Hope in Hamilton County.
Four deaths occurred due to flooding from Irene. In Greene County, one death occurred when a woman drowned when the house she was in was swept away by floodwaters in Maplecrest. A man drowned when the embankment he was standing on gave way and swept him into Stony Clove Creek in Lanesville. In Albany County, a woman was washed into Onesquethaw Creek in the town of Clarksville and drowned. In Montgomery County, a man drowned when the truck he was in was swept away by the Schoharie Creek on Route 5S.
Strong winds also occurred across eastern New York, with frequent wind gusts of 35 to 55 mph, along with locally stronger wind gusts exceeding 60 mph. The strongest winds occurred from the north to northeast during the morning hours, then from the west to northwest during the mid to late afternoon hours. The combination of strong winds, and extremely saturated soil led to numerous downed trees and power lines across the region. This also resulted in widespread long duration power outages.
In particular, the approximate number of customers affected by power outages included:
Albany County, 36000.
Columbia County, 6000.
Dutchess County, 25000.
Fulton County, 7000.
Greene County, 18000.
Hamilton County, 7200.
Herkimer County, 2500.
Montgomery County, 7000.
Saratoga County, 24000.
Schenectady County, 26000.
Schoharie County, 9000.
Warren County, 23000.
Washington County, 4500.
Ulster County, 60000.
On August 31st, 2011 a Major Disaster Declaration was declared, FEMA-4020-DR. This declaration made Individual Assistance available to 28 counties in New York State including Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Herkimer, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Washington and Warren counties in east central New York. Public Assistance was made available to 30 counties including Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Washington and Warren counties in east central New York. Only Fulton County in east central New York had no designation.
In addition, the declaration made Hazard Mitigation Grant Program assistance available. It was estimated that in New York State 861 residences were impacted with 66 destroyed, 673 sustaining major damage, 37 sustaining minor damage, and 85 categorized as affected (still habitable with some damage to structure and contents).
Individual Assistance: assistance to individuals and households. Public Assistance: assistance to state and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations for emergency work and repair or replacement if disaster-damaged facilities.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:15:00 to 28-AUG-11 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SLINGERLANDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 85 in Slingerlands was closed due to flooding from Maple Avenue to Bridge Street. The road did not reopen until 11:00 am EST August 30th.

Flood in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 16:20:00 to 29-AUG-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHANDAKEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 42 was closed due to flooding between Route 23A in the Town of Lexington and Route 28 in Shandaken.

Flood in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 12:20:00 to 29-AUG-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAINES FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 23A was closed due to flooding between Route 32 in Palenville to County Route 18 in Hunter.

Flood in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 29-AUG-11 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 296 in the Town of Jewett was closed due to flooding between Route 23C and Ford Hill Road.

Flash Flood in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST CONESILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Catastrophic flooding occurred along the Schoharie Creek through Schoharie County including but not limited to North Blenheim, Middleburgh, Schoharie and Central Bridge. It was reported that 95 percent of the homes and businesses in the Village of Schoharie were uninhabitable and nearly every structure was flooded in the Village of Middleburgh. The Schoharie Free Library built in 1860 suffered severe water damage; its entire cellar filled with water with more than two feet of water inundated the first floor.
Bridges and roads were damaged and destroyed along the Schoharie Creek. The Old Blenheim Bridge was washed away; it was considered the longest single-span wooden bridge in the world. Interstate 88 was closed due to flooding between Exits 22 and 24 at 7:30 pm EST on August 28th and remained closed until 12:25 pm on August 31st. Interstate 88 crosses the Schoharie Creek near Exit 23 (Central Bridge).  Route 20 was closed over the Schoharie Creek at the Schoharie-Schenectady County line due to the severe flooding.
At 3:45 pm EST August 28th, all roads in Schoharie County were closed until further notice except for emergency vehicles due to concerns with respect to the Gilboa Dam.
The Soil and Water Conservation District and Farm Service Agency identified at least 48 farms were impacted by flood waters with loss of crops, livestock, equipment,
buildings and/or roads. In some cases the farmland was not just flooded, but washed away downstream. It was reported that 3 farms in Conesville were wrecked, 4 in Blenheim, 14 in Middleburgh, 11 in Schoharie, 2 in Central Bridge, and 3 in Esperance. The 200-year old farmhouse on the Barber's Vegetable Farm in Fultonham was destroyed by the flood waters.
The gage, located at Gilboa Dam on the Schoharie Reservoir, exceeded its 1130.5 foot flood stage at 10 am EST on August 28th, crested at a record level of 1137.73 at 1 pm and dropped below flood stage at 2:27 am August 29th.
The gage located at Gilboa Bridge where the Schoharie Creek exits the Schoharie Reservoir, exceeded its 20 foot flood stage at 9:40 am EST on August 28th and dropped below flood stage at 3:13 am on August 29th.  A record crest occurred but the time and reading are unknown, since the gage was washed away during the flooding.
The Breakabeen river gage on the Schoharie Creek located on the left bank 100 feet downstream from bridge on State Highway 30, 0.9 miles north of Breakabeen, exceeded its 11 foot flood stage at 10:21 am EST on August 28th, its 16 foot moderate flood stage at 12:59 pm, its 18 foot major flood stage at 1:11 pm, it crested at a record 22.37 at 4 pm, and dropped below flood stage at 3:17 am August 29th.
The Burtonsville river gage on the Schoharie Creek located on the right bank 0.4 miles south of Burtonsville, 2.7 miles north of Esperance, exceeded its 6 foot flood stage at 11:01 am EST on August 28th, its 8 foot moderate flood stage at 1:45 pm, its 10 foot major flood stage at 6:12 pm August 28th, and dropped below flood stage at 8:25 pm August 30th. A record crest occurred but the time and reading were unknown, since the gage was damaged during the flooding.
Initially started out as flash flooding then transitioned to river flooding.

Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:30:00 to 29-AUG-11 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOKSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 145 was closed due to flooding from Route 20 in Schoharie County through southwestern Albany County to Route 23 in Greene County. Much of Route 145 runs along the Catskill Creek.

Flood in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:30:00 to 29-AUG-11 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIVINGSTONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 145 was closed due to flooding from Route 20 in Schoharie County through southwestern Albany County to Route 23 in Greene County. Much of Route 145 runs along the Catskill Creek.

Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-AUG-11 00:28:00 to 30-AUG-11 12:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLE FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Record flooding occurred on the Battenkill. Route 29 over the Batten Kill in Middle Falls was closed due to flooding. The Battenville river gage located on the right bank downstream from the bridge on County Highway 61, 1.8 miles downstream from Whitaker Brook, and 2 miles upstream from Trout Brook exceeded its 12 foot flood stage at 12:28 am EST August 29th, its 14 foot moderate flood stage at 6:38 am, crested at 14.27 feet at 8:45 am August 29th, and then dropped below flood stage at 12:05 am August 30th. At a level of 11 feet, water begins to overflow onto nearby farmland.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 05:30:00 to 28-AUG-11 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FULLERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Route 146 bridge over the Normans Kill in Guilderland was closed due to flooding. The bridge did not reopen until 6:50 am EST August 31st.

Flood in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 11:25:00 to 29-AUG-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW BALTIMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The New York State Thruway was closed due to numerous reports of flooding from Exit 24 (Milepost 145) to Exit 8 (Milepost 11).

Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 11:25:00 to 29-AUG-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTMERE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The New York State Thruway was closed due to numerous reports of flooding from Exit 24 (Milepost 145) to Exit 8 (Milepost 11).

Flood in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 11:25:00 to 29-AUG-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALLKILL KOBELT ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The New York State Thruway was closed due to numerous reports of flooding from Exit 24 (Milepost 145) to Exit 8 (Milepost 11).

Flood in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 07:11:00 to 29-AUG-11 13:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLENVILLE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Record flooding occurred on the Rondout Creek. The Rosendale river gage located on the left bank 30 feet upstream from the bridge on James Street in Rosendale, and 3 miles upstream from the Wallkill River exceeded its 18 foot flood stage at 7:11 am EST August 28th, its 21 foot moderate stage at 8:33 am, its 23 foot major flood stage at 9:52 am, crested at a record 29.96 feet at 5 pm, and dropped below flood stage at 1:32 am August 29th. At a level of 26 feet, severe flooding occurs in the Rondout Valley.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 13:28:00 to 29-AUG-11 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANAJOHARIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Record flooding occurred on the Canajoharie Creek in Montgomery County. The Canajoharie river gage located on the right bank 10 feet upstream from the bridge on McEwan Road and 2.3 miles southwest of Canajoharie exceeded its 8 foot flood stage at 1:28 pm EST on August 28th, its 9 foot moderate stage at 4:04 pm, its 10 foot major stage at 8:44 pm, crested at a record 10.54 feet at 9:45 pm and dropped below flood stage at 5 am on August 29th.

Flood in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 13:30:00 to 31-AUG-11 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROTTERDAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 337, West Campbell Road, in Rotterdam was reported closed due to flooding between Interstate 890 and Burdeck Street.

Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 13:31:00 to 29-AUG-11 14:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Major flooding occurred on the Hoosic River. The Eagle Bridge river gage located on the right bank 0.5 miles upstream from Case Brook, 1.2 miles downstream from Walloomsac River, and 1.2 miles southeast of Eagle Bridge exceeded its 11 foot flood stage at 1:31 pm EST August 28th, its 13 foot moderate flood stage at 3:43 pm, its 16 foot major flood stage at 6:31 pm, it crested at 19.24 feet at 12:30 am August 29th, and dropped below flood stage at 2:29 pm August 29th.

Flash Flood in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 06:02:00 to 28-AUG-11 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Catastrophic flooding occurred in Prattsville along the Schoharie Creek. Officials estimated that over 50 percent of the buildings were severely damaged or destroyed. The Prattsville river gage located on the left bank 100 feet upstream from the bridge on State Highway 23 in Prattsville, 0.2 miles upstream from the Schoharie Reservoir, exceeded its 12 foot flood stage at 6:02 am EST on August 28th, its 14 foot moderate flood stage at 6:36 am,  its 16 foot major flood stage at 7:17 am and dropped below flood stage at 7:31 pm August 29th. The crest time and reading are unknown, since the gage was lost in the flood. At a level of 18 feet, 2 to 3 feet of water inundates properties in the Village of Prattsville along the creek.
Route 23A from Route 296 to Route 23 was reopened on November 1st. The Route 23 bridge over the Schoharie Creek in Prattsville was reopened on November 4th.
Initially started out as flash flooding then transitioned to river flooding.

Flood in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:30:00 to 29-AUG-11 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DURHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 145 was closed due to flooding from Route 20 in Schoharie County through southwestern Albany County to Route 23 in Greene County. Much of Route 145 runs along the Catskill Creek.

Flash Flood in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 04:07:00 to 28-AUG-11 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHANDAKEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Record flooding occurred on the Esopus Creek upstream of the Ashokan Reservoir. The Mount Temper/Cold Brook river gage located on the left bank at the downstream side of the bridge on Nissen Road in Coldbrook, 1.5 miles upstream from the Ashokan Reservoir, and 2.5 miles south of Mount Tremper exceeded its 11 foot flood stage at 4:07 am EST August 28th, its 15 foot moderate flood stage at 6:53 am, its 18 foot major flood stage at 8:17 am, and crested at a record 23.34 feet at 12 pm, then dropped below flood stage at 12:26 am August 29th. At a level of 18 feet, roads and bridges are flooded in Phoenica; at 21 feet, water reaches Route 28 and at 22 feet, the Boiceville business district is underwater.
Initially started out as flash flooding then transitioned to river flooding.

Flood in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 13:38:00 to 29-AUG-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUSKIRK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Route 103 in Buskirk was reported flooded approximately one mile south of Route 67.

Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 13:40:00 to 29-AUG-11 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAGLEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 313 in Salem was closed due to flooding at the Vermont state border.

Flood in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 13:50:00 to 29-AUG-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WYNANTSKILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 136, Whiteview Road, in Wynantskill was closed at Brookside Avenue due to flooding.

Flood in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 07:15:00 to 29-AUG-11 12:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHANDAKEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Record flooding occurred on the Esopus Creek upstream of the Ashokan Reservoir. The Mount Temper/Cold Brook river gage located on the left bank at the downstream side of the bridge on Nissen Road in Coldbrook, 1.5 miles upstream from the Ashokan Reservoir, and 2.5 miles south of Mount Tremper exceeded its 11 foot flood stage at 4:07 am EST August 28th, its 15 foot moderate flood stage at 6:53 am, its 18 foot major flood stage at 8:17 am, and crested at a record 23.34 feet at 12 pm, then dropped below flood stage at 12:26 am August 29th. At a level of 18 feet, roads and bridges are flooded in Phoenica; at 21 feet, water reaches Route 28 and at 22 feet, the Boiceville business district is underwater. Initially started out as flash flooding then transitioned to river flooding.

Flood in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 07:15:00 to 30-AUG-11 20:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Catastrophic flooding occurred in Prattsville along the Schoharie Creek. Officials estimated that over 50 percent of the buildings were severely damaged or destroyed. The Prattsville river gage located on the left bank 100 feet upstream from the bridge on State Highway 23 in Prattsville, 0.2 miles upstream from the Schoharie Reservoir, exceeded its 12 foot flood stage at 6:02 am EST on August 28th, its 14 foot moderate flood stage at 6:36 am,  its 16 foot major flood stage at 7:17 am and dropped below flood stage at 7:31 pm August 29th. The crest time and reading are unknown, since the gage was lost in the flood. At a level of 18 feet, 2 to 3 feet of water inundates properties in the Village of Prattsville along the creek.
Route 23A from Route 296 to Route 23 was reopened on November 1st. The Route 23 bridge over the Schoharie Creek in Prattsville was reopened on November 4th.
Initially started out as flash flooding then transitioned to river flooding.

Flood in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 12:15:00 to 29-AUG-11 20:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST CONESILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Catastrophic flooding occurred along the Schoharie Creek through Schoharie County including but not limited to North Blenheim, Middleburgh, Schoharie and Central Bridge. It was reported that 95 percent of the homes and businesses in the Village of Schoharie were uninhabitable and nearly every structure was flooded in the Village of Middleburgh. The Schoharie Free Library built in 1860 suffered severe water damage; its entire cellar filled with water with more than two feet of water inundated the first floor.
Bridges and roads were damaged and destroyed along the Schoharie Creek. The Old Blenheim Bridge was washed away; it was considered the longest single-span wooden bridge in the world. Interstate 88 was closed due to flooding between Exits 22 and 24 at 7:30 pm EST on August 28th and remained closed until 12:25 pm on August 31st. Interstate 88 crosses the Schoharie Creek near Exit 23 (Central Bridge).  Route 20 was closed over the Schoharie Creek at the Schoharie-Schenectady County line due to the severe flooding.
At 3:45 pm EST August 28th, all roads in Schoharie County were closed until further notice except for emergency vehicles due to concerns with respect to the Gilboa Dam.
The Soil and Water Conservation District and Farm Service Agency identified at least 48 farms were impacted by flood waters with loss of crops, livestock, equipment,
buildings and/or roads. In some cases the farmland was not just flooded, but washed away downstream. It was reported that 3 farms in Conesville were wrecked, 4 in Blenheim, 14 in Middleburgh, 11 in Schoharie, 2 in Central Bridge, and 3 in Esperance. The 200-year old farmhouse on the Barber's Vegetable Farm in Fultonham was destroyed by the flood waters.
The gage, located at Gilboa Dam on the Schoharie Reservoir, exceeded its 1130.5 foot flood stage at 10 am EST on August 28th, crested at a record level of 1137.73 at 1 pm and dropped below flood stage at 2:27 am August 29th.
The gage located at Gilboa Bridge where the Schoharie Creek exits the Schoharie Reservoir, exceeded its 20 foot flood stage at 9:40 am EST on August 28th and dropped below flood stage at 3:13 am on August 29th.  A record crest occurred but the time and reading are unknown, since the gage was washed away during the flooding.
The Breakabeen river gage on the Schoharie Creek located on the left bank 100 feet downstream from bridge on State Highway 30, 0.9 miles north of Breakabeen, exceeded its 11 foot flood stage at 10:21 am EST on August 28th, its 16 foot moderate flood stage at 12:59 pm, its 18 foot major flood stage at 1:11 pm, it crested at a record 22.37 at 4 pm, and dropped below flood stage at 3:17 am August 29th.
The Burtonsville river gage on the Schoharie Creek located on the right bank 0.4 miles south of Burtonsville, 2.7 miles north of Esperance, exceeded its 6 foot flood stage at 11:01 am EST on August 28th, its 8 foot moderate flood stage at 1:45 pm, its 10 foot major flood stage at 6:12 pm August 28th, and dropped below flood stage at 8:25 pm August 30th. A record crest occurred but the time and reading were unknown, since the gage was damaged during the flooding.
Initially started out as flash flooding then transitioned to river flooding.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 09:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW SALEM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 85 in Slingerlands was closed due to flooding from New Salem Road to New Salem South Road. The road did not reopen until August 31st.

Tropical Storm in NORTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:19:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Herkimer County resulting in power outages and road closures. A tree was reported down on a car in Old Forge.

Tropical Storm in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 10:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Hamilton County, resulting in power outages and road closures including, but not limited to the following: in Blue Mountain Lake, Route 28 between Durrant Road and Route 30. In Lake Pleasant, a National Weather Service Cooperative Observer reported a measured wind gust of 40 mph at 11:59 am EST.

Tropical Storm in EASTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Rensselaer County resulting in power outages and road closures. In Buskirk, a National Weather Service Cooperative Observer reported a measured wind gust of 39 mph at 9:44 am EST.

Tropical Storm in WESTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 06:48:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Greene County resulting in power outages and road closures.

Tropical Storm in EASTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 06:48:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Greene County resulting in power outages and road closures including, but not limited to the following: in Greenville, Center County Route 81 between Maple Avenue and Engleside Road.

Tropical Storm in WESTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Columbia County resulting in power outages and road closures.

Tropical Storm in EASTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Columbia County resulting in power outages and road closures.

Tropical Storm in WESTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 06:26:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Ulster County resulting in power outages and road closures.

Tropical Storm in EASTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 06:26:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Ulster County resulting in power outages and road closures.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 13:33:00 to 28-AUG-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Record flooding occurred on the Mettawee River. The Kilpatrick Family Farm in Middle Granville suffered crop loss in their lowland fields abutting the Mettawee River. Flood waters destroyed the bulk of their fall crop which included leeks, lettuce, squash, arugula, bok choy, beans, brussel sprouts and radishes.
The Granville river gage located on the right bank 110 feet downstream from the bridge on County Highway 21, and 2.2 miles north of Middle Granville exceeded its 7 foot flood stage at 1:33 pm EST August 28th, its 8.5 foot moderate flood stage at 4:36 pm, its 10 foot major flood stage at 5:57 pm, crested at a record 15.04 feet at 10:45 pm August 28th, and dropped below flood stage at 12:30 am August 30th.
Initially started out as flash flooding then transitioned to river flooding.

Flood in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 07:36:00 to 31-AUG-11 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONE RIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Major flooding occurred on the Espous downstream from the Ashokan Reservoir. The Mount Marion river gage located on the left bank at the downstream side of the bridge on Glasco Turnpike, 0.8 miles east of Mount Marion and 1.6 miles downstream from Plattekill exceeded its 20 foot flood stage at 7:36 am EST August 28th, its 22 foot moderate flood stage at 9:30 am, its 24 foot major flood stage at 12:17 pm, crested at 25.39 feet at 4:15 pm August 28th, and dropped below flood stage at 8 pm on August 31st. At a level of 24 feet, flooding occurs to homes in the Towns of Hurley and Saugerties.
The Ashokan Reservoir East gage exceeded its 589 foot flood stage at 5:22 am August 28th, its 590 foot moderate flood stage at 8:49 pm, it crested at 590.58 feet at 11:10 pm, and dropped below flood stage at 11:57 pm August 29th.

Flood in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 11:42:00 to 29-AUG-11 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEBATUCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred on the Ten Mile River. The Webatuck river gage located near Old Forge Road in Wingdale exceeded its 9 foot flood stage at 11:42 am EST August 28th, its 10 foot moderate flood stage at 3:30 pm, crested at 10:14 feet at 4:45 pm August 28th, and then dropped below flood stage at 10:15 am August 29th.

Flood in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 30-AUG-11 01:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HAMBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Major flooding occurred on the Wappingers Creek. The Wappingers Falls river gage located on left bank 700 feet downstream from Red Oaks Mill dam, and 4.5 miles northeast of village of Wappingers Falls exceeded its 8 foot flood stage at 11:00 am EST August 28th, its 10 foot moderate flood stage at 1:50 pm, its 14 foot major flood stage at 8:47 pm, crested at 15.29 feet at 12:15 am August 29th, and then dropped below flood stage at 1:42 am August 30th.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 13:45:00 to 30-AUG-11 20:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURTONSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Record flooding occurred along the Schoharie Creek in Montgomery County. Several homes on Colyer Road in Burtonsville were destroyed. On August 28th, Route 5S over the Schoharie Creek was closed and the New York State Thruway, I-90, was closed westbound at Exit 27 (Amsterdam-Route 5) and eastbound at Exit 28 (Fultonville-Fonda) due to severe flooding on the Schoharie Creek.  On the morning of August 29th at approximately 8:45 am EST, a 72 year old man drowned when his truck was swept away from Route 5S by the Schoharie Creek in the Town of Glen.
It was reported that at least 20 farmers lost crops and sustained damage to farmland in the Schoharie and Mohawk valleys in Montgomery County.

The Burtonsville river gage on the Schoharie Creek, which is located on the right bank 0.4 miles south of Burtonsville, 2.7 miles north of Esperance, exceeded its 6 foot flood stage at 11:01 am EST on August 28th, its 8 foot moderate flood stage at 1:45 pm, its 10 foot major flood stage at 6:12 pm, and dropped below flood stage at 8:25 pm on August 30th. A record crest occurred but the time and reading were unknown, since the gage was damaged during the flooding.
Initially started out as flash flooding then transitioned to river flooding.

Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 16:00:00 to 30-AUG-11 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Record flooding occurred on the Mettawee River. The Kilpatrick Family Farm in Middle Granville suffered crop loss in their lowland fields abutting the Mettawee River. Flood waters destroyed the bulk of their fall crop which included leeks, lettuce, squash, arugula, bok choy, beans, brussel sprouts and radishes.
The Granville river gage located on the right bank 110 feet downstream from the bridge on County Highway 21, and 2.2 miles north of Middle Granville exceeded its 7 foot flood stage at 1:33 pm EST August 28th, its 8.5 foot moderate flood stage at 4:36 pm, its 10 foot major flood stage at 5:57 pm, crested at a record 15.04 feet at 10:45 pm August 28th, and dropped below flood stage at 12:30 am August 30th.
Initially started out as flash flooding then transitioned to river flooding.

Flood in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 13:31:00 to 29-AUG-11 14:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUSKIRK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Major flooding occurred on the Hoosic River. The Eagle Bridge river gage located on the right bank 0.5 miles upstream from Case Brook, 1.2 miles downstream from Walloomsac River, and 1.2 miles southeast of Eagle Bridge exceeded its 11 foot flood stage at 1:31 pm EST August 28th, its 13 foot moderate flood stage at 3:43 pm, its 16 foot major flood stage at 6:31 pm, it crested at 19.24 feet at 12:30 am August 29th, and dropped below flood stage at 2:29 pm August 29th.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 10:30:00 to 28-AUG-11 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEEFERS CORNERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A portion of Route 32 in Clarksville north of Lower Copeland Hill Road was closed due to flooding. The road did not reopen until noon EST on August 31st.

Tropical Storm in WESTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 06:30:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Dutchess County, resulting in power outages and road closures. The Automated Surface Observing System at the Dutchess County Airport in Poughkeepsie measured at peak gust of 43 mph at 5:15 pm EST.

Tropical Storm in EASTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 06:30:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Dutchess County resulting in power outages and road closures.

Tropical Storm in NORTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:30:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Fulton County, resulting in power outages and road closures including but not limited to the following: in Rockwood, Route 10A between Capehorn Road and Route 10; in Garoga, Route 10 between Route 29 and Weaver Road and in Gloversville, Route 309 between Phelps Street and Blood Road.

Tropical Storm in SOUTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Washington County, resulting in power outages and road closures. A trained spotter located about 1 mile north of Buskirk measured a wind gust of 39 mph at 9:10 am EST.

Tropical Storm in SOUTHEAST WARREN, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 11:24:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Warren County, resulting in power outages and road closures including, but not limited to the following: Interstate 87 Exit 20 off ramp, southbound lanes of Interstate 87 between Exits 21 and 20, and in Lake Luzerne, Route 9N at Gage Hill Road. The Automated Surface Observing System at the Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Glens Falls measured at peak gust of 45 mph at 8:20 pm EST.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:15:00 to 28-AUG-11 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH BETHLEHEM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 20 at Fuller Road in Guilderland was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:30:00 to 28-AUG-11 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROESSLEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 5 in the City of Albany was closed due to flooding between Frost Place and Yardboro Avenue.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 12:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A woman died when she was swept into the Onesquethaw Creek near her home on Slingerlands Avenue in Clarksville. The time of her death is estimated.

Flood in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:19:00 to 28-AUG-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAPPINGERS FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Record flooding occurred on the Hudson River near Poughkeepsie. The Poughkeepsie river gage located on left bank at IBM pumping station, 2.3 miles south of Poughkeepsie, and 3.5 miles south of the Mid-Hudson bridge exceeded its 5 foot flood stage at 819 am EST August 28th, crested at a record 7.96 feet, and dropped below flood stage at 8 pm August. The time of the crest is unknown since the gage was damaged during the flooding.

Flood in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 16:30:00 to 30-AUG-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flooding occurred along the Mohawk River downstream from the Schoharie Creek. Route 5S was closed due to flooding from Interstate 890 to Route 103 in Rotterdam. Low-lying areas along the Mohawk River in Rotterdam Junction flooded and evacuations were necessary. The on- and off-ramp of Interstate 890 were closed between Exit 2 to Exit 5. Flooding occurred through the north side of the City of Schenectady flooding the Stockade and Erie Boulevard. The flood waters were waist-deep in the Stockade and it was reported that a number of houses may have been damaged beyond repair. In Scotia, Collins Park, Jumping Jacks and parts of Schenectady County Community College's campus were engulfed with waters from the Mohawk River.  The Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site in Fort Hunter on Schoharie Street was severely damaged by flood waters. The basement and first floor Rotterdam Town Historian Dick Whalen's home on Main Street in Rotterdam Junction were inundated by flood waters badly damaging his 50-year old collection of photographs and historical archives.
Damage occurred to New York State Erie Canal Locks E-9 (Rotterdam Junction) and E-8 (Scotia) in Schenectady County. Land was scoured at both locks to the north end of the dams.
Major flooding occurred on the Mohawk River at Schenectady. The Schenectady river gage located near the Freeman's Bridge exceeded its flood stage at 7:55 pm EST on August 28th, crested at 226.21 feet at 1:40 pm on August 29th and dropped below flood stage at 12:25 am August 30th.

Tropical Storm in SOUTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:19:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Herkimer County resulting in power outages and road closures including, but not limited to the following: in Salisbury Center, on State Route 29A, Curtis Road near Mang Road, Emmonburg Road and Main Street; in Manheim Center, Bronner Road near Murphy Trees; in Middleville, on Hard Scrabble Road; in Poland, Russia Road near Grant Road; and in Fairfield, on State Route 170, a tree on a house with a woman trapped inside. In Herkimer, a trained spotter reported a measured wind gust of 40 mph at 8:46 am EST.

Tropical Storm in SOUTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:30:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Fulton County, resulting in power outages and road closures including, but not limited to the following: in Oppenheim, Route 29 and in Gloversville, there was wind and water damage reported to the Nathan Littman Hosiptal roof.

Tropical Storm in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 09:30:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Montgomery County resulting in power outages and road closures including, but not limited to the following: in Fonda, Route 5 between Hickory Hill Road and Reservoir Road, and in Fultonville, Route 30A between Ingersol Road and Auriesville Road. In Palatine Bridge, an observer for WeatherNet 6 (WRGB-CBS6) reported a measured wind gust of 43 mph at 9:25 am EST. In Hessville, an observer for WeatherNet 6 (WRGB-CBS6) reported a measured wind gust of 40 mph at 2:47 pm EST.

Tropical Storm in NORTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 10:50:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Saratoga County, resulting in power outages and road closures including, but not limited to the following: in Stillwate,r Wrights Loop and Route 4 between Park Avenue and Lake Street. In Saratoga Springs, an observer for WeatherNet 6 (WRGB-CBS6) reported a measured wind gust of 48 mph at 10:30 am EST.

Tropical Storm in NORTHERN WARREN, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 11:24:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Warren County, resulting in power outages and road closures.

Tropical Storm in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Washington County resulting in power outages and road closures.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 06:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Interstate 787 Exit 4A off ramp to Colonie Street was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTMANS CORNERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 20 was closed due to flooding at Willow Street in Guilderland.

Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 14:45:00 to 29-AUG-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOUCKS CORNERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 32 (Feura Bush Road) in Bethlehem was closed due to flooding near Meads Lane.

Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 14:15:00 to 29-AUG-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARMEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 20 in Guilderland was closed due to flooding west of Fuller Station Road.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 09:40:00 to 28-AUG-11 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: KNOX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 146 at the Albany-Schoharie County line was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 09:40:00 to 28-AUG-11 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALLUPVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 146 at the Albany-Schoharie County line was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 10:50:00 to 28-AUG-11 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Route 146A (Vischer Ferry Road) was reported closed due to flooding between Stratford Drive and Nottingham Way South.

Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 13:05:00 to 29-AUG-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GANSEVOORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 32 in Gansevoort was closed due to flooding south of Brownville Road.

Flash Flood in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 11:30:00 to 28-AUG-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: POTTERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 9 was closed due to flooding between Loon Lake and Pottersville.

Flash Flood in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 11:30:00 to 28-AUG-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLOVERDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 9L at Pilot Knob Road was closed due to flooding in Town of Lake George.

Flood in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 16:40:00 to 29-AUG-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE GEORGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 9 in Lake George was closed due to flooding at Flatrock Road.

Flood in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 07:25:00 to 29-AUG-11 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TANNERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 23A in Tannersville was reported closed due to flooding between South Main Street and County Route 23C.

Tropical Storm in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 06:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Schoharie County, resulting in power outages and road closures including but not limited to the following: in North Blenheim, North Road.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 12:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: COSSAYUNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roads were reported closed due to flooding in Salem.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 15:30:00 to 29-AUG-11 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT JOHNSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 67 in Amsterdam was closed due to flooding between Antler Road and McDonald Drive. The road did not reopen until 11:30 am EST on August 30th.

Flash Flood in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 07:45:00 to 28-AUG-11 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUEDUCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous streets were reported closed due to flooding in the City of Schenectady.

Flood in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 09:23:00 to 29-AUG-11 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EIGHMYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flooding was reported along Route 9G in Rhinebeck.

Flash Flood in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 11:50:00 to 28-AUG-11 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESPERANCE STATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 30 was reported closed due to flooding approximately 4 miles west of Delanson.

Flash Flood in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 12:25:00 to 28-AUG-11 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WYATTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 5 was reported closed due to flooding between Interstate 890 and Vley Road in Glenville.

Flood in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 15:30:00 to 29-AUG-11 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIFFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 406 in the town of Rotterdam was reported closed due to flooding between Route 158 and Route 20.

Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 23:12:00 to 30-AUG-11 06:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Major flooding occurred on the Hudson River at Albany and Troy with minor flooding at Waterford at the Lock 1C dam.
The Troy river gage located about 1 mile north of Route 7 exceeded its 21.5 foot flood stage 5:21 pm EST August 28th, its 24 foot moderate flood stage at 2:06 am August 29th, its 27 foot major flood stage at 2:30 pm, it crested at 27.05 feet at 3:15 pm, and dropped below its flood stage 12:37 pm August 30th.
The Albany river gage located on right bank 0.1 miles upstream from bridge on U.S. Highways 9 and 20 in Albany exceeded its 11 foot flood stage at 11:12 pm EST August 28th, its 13 foot moderate flood stage at 6:50 am August 29th, its 15 foot major flood stage 3:26 pm, it crested at 15.40 feet at 6:15 pm August 29th, and dropped below flood stage at 6:44 am August 30th.
The Interstate 787 northbound on and off ramps for Exit 8 were closed due to flooding from 8:50 am August 29th into the early afternoon on August 30th. The Interstate 787 Exit 4 off-ramp in the City of Albany was closed due to flooding from midday on August 29th until midday on August 30th. The ramp to Clinton Avenue and Colonie Street from the Dunn Memorial Bridge westbound was closed due to flooding from 2 pm August 29th until midday on August 30th. Early Monday, August 29th, a dock broke away from the marina in Green Island and went downstream with five motorboats still tied to it.

Tropical Storm in WESTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Schenectady County resulting in power outages and road closures. At 7:30 am EST, a State of Emergency was declared in Schenectady County due to the numerous downed trees and wires. In Princetown, an observer for WeatherNet 6 (WRGB-CBS6) reported a measured wind gust of 51 mph at 11:12 am EST.

Tropical Storm in EASTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Schenectady County resulting in power outages and road closures including, but not limited to the following: in Niskayuna, Nott Street, Route 7 from Balltown Road to St. David's Lane and Route 146 (Balltown Road) from Riverview Road to Aqueduct Road;
and in Schenectady, Woodlawn Avenue, Dean Street, Grand Boulevard, and Rugby Road. At 7:30 am EST, a State of Emergency was declared in Schenectady County due to the numerous downed trees and wires. In Scotia, an observer for WeatherNet 6 (WRGB-CBS6) reported a measured wind gust of 56 mph at 12:00 pm EST.

Tropical Storm in SOUTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 10:50:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Saratoga County, resulting in power outages and road closures including, but not limited to the following: in Clifton Park, Route 146A near Kinns Road, Route 146A between Stratford Drive and Nottingham Way South, and in Rexford, Route 146. In the Town of Ballston, a large tree fell on the 200-year old Old Schauber Road.

Tropical Storm in WESTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 07:42:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Albany County resulting in power outages and road closures.

Flash Flood in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 11:45:00 to 28-AUG-11 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Polly Miller Road was reportedly flooding in numerous locations between Spinnerville and Columbia Center.

Flash Flood in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 11:57:00 to 28-AUG-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKFORT UTICA ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A mudslide was reportedly blocking a lane of State Route 171 in Frankfort.

Flood in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 23:12:00 to 30-AUG-11 06:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTON PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Major flooding occurred on the Hudson River at Troy and Albany with minor flooding at Waterford at the Lock 1C dam.
The Troy river gage located about 1 mile north of Route 7 exceeded its 21.5 foot flood stage 5:21 pm EST August 28th, its 24 foot moderate flood stage at 2:06 am August 29th, its 27 foot major flood stage at 2:30 pm, it crested at 27.05 feet at 3:15 pm, and dropped below its flood stage 12:37 pm August 30th.
The Albany river gage located on right bank 0.1 miles upstream from bridge on U.S. Highways 9 and 20 in Albany exceeded its 11 foot flood stage at 11:12 pm EST August 28th, its 13 foot moderate flood stage at 6:50 am August 29th, its 15 foot major flood stage 3:26 pm, it crested at 15.40 feet at 6:15 pm August 29th, and dropped below flood stage at 6:44 am August 30th.
The Rensselaer County Emergency Management Office requested voluntary evacuations for parts of the City of Troy due to flooding from the Hudson River for
the neighborhoods between Ferry Street (Route 2) and the Menands Bridge (Route 378) from the Hudson River east to Fourth Street (Route 4) in South Troy and the area between 112th Street and 126th Street from the Hudson River to 5th Avenue in Lanisngbugh (North Troy).  Numerous homes and businesses were flooded in downtown Troy including Dinosaur Bar-B-Que.
The Dunn Memorial Bridge eastbound ramp to Routes 9 and 20 was closed due to flooding from 10:45 am August 29th to midday on Augsut 30th.

Flood in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 16:00:00 to 29-AUG-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WYNANTSKILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 66 in Wynantskill was reported closed due to flooding. Water from the Poesten Kill destroyed a home on Frankin Street in Poestenkill.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 10:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURTONSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Record flooding occurred along the Schoharie Creek in Montgomery County. Several homes on Colyer Road in Burtonsville were destroyed. On August 28th, Route 5S over the Schoharie Creek was closed and the New York State Thruway, I-90, was closed westbound at Exit 27 (Amsterdam-Route 5) and eastbound at Exit 28 (Fultonville-Fonda) due to severe flooding on the Schoharie Creek.  On the morning of August 29th at approximately 8:45 am EST, a 72 year old man drowned when his truck was swept away from Route 5S by the Schoharie Creek in the Town of Glen.
It was reported that at least 20 farmers lost crops and sustained damage to farmland in the Schoharie and Mohawk valleys in Montgomery County.

The Burtonsville river gage on the Schoharie Creek, which is located on the right bank 0.4 miles south of Burtonsville, 2.7 miles north of Esperance, exceeded its 6 foot flood stage at 11:01 am EST on August 28th, its 8 foot moderate flood stage at 1:45 pm, its 10 foot major flood stage at 6:12 pm, and dropped below flood stage at 8:25 pm on August 30th. A record crest occurred but the time and reading were unknown, since the gage was damaged during the flooding.
Initially started out as flash flooding then transitioned to river flooding.

Tropical Storm in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 07:42:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Albany County resulting in power outages and road closures including, but not limited to the following: in Delmar, Dumbarton Drive; in Colonie, Morris, Kings and Curry Roads; in New Scotland, Route 443 from Clipp Road to LaGrange Lane; in Albany, Route 20 near Fuller Road; and in Guilderland, Route 20 at Willow Street and the Schoolhouse Road ramp to Interstate 87. At the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Albany, a peak wind gust of 54 mph was measured at 7:45 am EST.  In Glenmont, an observer for WeatherNet 6 (WRGB-CBS6) reported a measured wind gust of 59 mph at 8:22 am EST. The Automated Surface Observing System at the Albany International Airport measured at peak gust of 54 mph at 8:42 am EST.

Tropical Storm in WESTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down due to strong winds across Rensselaer County resulting in power outages and road closures inlcuding but not limited to the following: in Castleton-On-Hudson, Route 150 at Route 9J. In East Greenbush, a National Weather Service Cooperative Observer reported a measured wind gust of 41 mph at 7:00 pm EST.

Flash Flood in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 11:30:00 to 28-AUG-11 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOHAWK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Fulmer Creek in Mohawk was reportedly out of its banks.

Flash Flood in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 12:45:00 to 28-AUG-11 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAN HORNESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 80 in Van Hornesville was reported closed due to flooding between Travis Road and Jordonville Road.

Flash Flood in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 15:30:00 to 28-AUG-11 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALISBURY CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 29A between Stratford and Salisbury Center was reported closed due to flooding between Case Road and Route 29.

Flood in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 10:00:00 to 29-AUG-11 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINDERHOOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding of Route 9 in Valatie was reported.

Flood in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 10:00:00 to 29-AUG-11 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLSDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Route 22 and Route 23 in Hillsdale were reported closed due to flooding.

Flood in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 10:00:00 to 29-AUG-11 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUSTERLITZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Route 71 was reported closed due to flooding approximately 4 miles south of Austerlitz.

Flash Flood in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOHNSTOWN FULCO ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A culvert was reported washed out on Maloney Road in Johnstown.

Flash Flood in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTHBUSH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Sixty feet of Fisher Road in Gloversville was reported washed out due to flooding.

Flash Flood in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 06:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 23 was reported closed due to flooding at Hickory Hill Road in Windham along the Batavia Kill.

Flood in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 07:46:00 to 29-AUG-11 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The Twaalfskill Creek overflowed its banks into the town of Highland, with water washing over Vineyard Avenue.

Flood in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 10:50:00 to 29-AUG-11 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KISKATOM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 32 just south of Route 23A in the Town of Catskill was closed due to flooding. The roadway remained closed after the flood waters receded due to damage.

Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 14:40:00 to 29-AUG-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEMIS HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 4 in Stillwater was closed due flooding at Wrights Loop.

Flood in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 15:27:00 to 29-AUG-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVERILL PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wynantskill Creek was reported flowing out of its banks with water on Thais Road at the intersection of Springer Road.

Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-AUG-11 05:00:00 to 30-AUG-11 23:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHUYLERVILLE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Moderate flooding occurred on the Hudson River at the New York Canal Champlain Lock 5 located just to the north of Schuylerville, 0.8 miles from the intersection of Route 28 and Route 4. Flooding also occurred on the Hudson River at the New York Canal Champlain Lock 4 located just to the north of the town of Mechanicville, Lock Road. Minor flooding at Waterford at the Lock 1C dam. Flooding occurred from Schuylerville south to the Stillwater Flats.

Flood in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:00:00 to 29-AUG-11 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHICHESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 214 was reported closed due to flooding from the Ulster-Greene County border, near Moggre Road, to Route 23A in Greene County. The Stony Clove Creek runs along much of the Route 214.

Flood in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:00:00 to 29-AUG-11 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 214 was reported closed due to flooding from the Ulster-Greene County border, near Moggre Road, to Route 23A in Greene County. The Stony Clove Creek runs along much of Route 214. In Lanesville, a man drowned when the embankment he was standing on near a bridge near Ostrander Road gave way and swept him into the Stony Clove Creek. He was reported helping another person move a car across the bridge. Time of the fatality is unknown.

Flash Flood in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 06:26:00 to 28-AUG-11 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ZENA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water flowed over Zena Road in Woodstock due to flooding.

Flood in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 13:32:00 to 29-AUG-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

West Main Street in Catskill along the Catskill Creek was reported closed due to flooding, as well as a portion of Route 9W. The Route 9W bridge over the Catskill Creek was also reported closed.

Flood in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 17:51:00 to 29-AUG-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLOVERDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Route 9N was reported flooded in Lake George from the Route 9/9N spilt south to the ramp for Exit 21 for the Northway. Also, Route 9L was reported flooded between Route 9N and Bay Road. Two the Village of Lake George's seven docks floated off and were crushed.

Flood in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 14:40:00 to 29-AUG-11 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHODACK CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Portions of Route 20 were reported closed due to flooding, including at Route 9 in the Town of Schodack, and between Lords Hill Road and Coldwater Tavern Road in Nassau.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 16:30:00 to 30-AUG-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT JOHNSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flooding occurred along the Mohawk River downstream from the Schoharie Creek. Route 5S was closed due to flooding from Route 30A in Fultonville to Route 160 in Pattersonville. Portions of Route 5 were closed due to flooding between Fort Johnson and Amsterdam. The Old Fort Johnson Historic Site in Fort Johnson was severely damaged by flood waters.  It was reported that at least 20 farmers lost crops and sustained damage to farmland in the Schoharie and Mohawk valleys in Montgomery County.
Considerable damage occurred to New York State Erie Canal Locks E-12 (Tribes Hill), E-11 (Amsterdam) and E-10 (Cransville) in Montgomery County. At Lock E-12, six upright gates were sprung and there was debris in the dam. At Lock E-11, floorbeams collapsed, upright gates were sprung, there was a heavy debris load upon dam, the  lockhouse was missing, erosion occurred behind the powerhouse and the Guy Park Manor, a Revolutionary War-era residence that housed the Walter Elwood Museum, suffered a partial wall collapse and heavy erosion to the foundation. At Lock E-10, the floorbeams on spans one and two collapsed and there was a heavy debris load upon the dam gates.

Flash Flood in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 12:30:00 to 28-AUG-11 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAFTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 2 was closed across Rensselaer County due to numerous reports of flooding and some wash outs. The Poesten Kill and Quaken Kill run along and cross Route 2.  In Troy, a mudslide occurred on Route 2 (Brunswick Road) at Route 66 (Pawling Avenue) causing a house to collapse, two other houses were knocked from their foundations by about 8 feet and a large tree fell and destroyed an automobile shop. A home was destroyed in Poestenkill on Franklin Street by flood waters from the Poesten Kill.

Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-AUG-11 05:00:00 to 30-AUG-11 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALFMOON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency was declared by the New York Power Authority at the Visher Ferry Power Dam at Lock 7 because floodwaters engulfed an earthern embarkment which is part of the dam.
Moderate flooding occurred on the Mohawk River at Cohoes. The Cohoes river gage located on right bank at School Street powerplant in Cohoes exceeded its 20 foot flood stage at 5:32 am EST Auguts 29th, its 21 foot moderate flood stage at 8:50 am, crested at 21.86 feet at 1 pm, and dropped below flood stage at 12:15 am August 30th.

Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 29-AUG-11 05:00:00 to 30-AUG-11 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRESCENT STATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency was declared by the New York Power Authority at the Visher Ferry Power Dam at Lock 7 because floodwaters engulfed an earthen embankment which is part of the dam.
Moderate flooding occurred on the Mohawk River at Cohoes. The Cohoes river gage located on right bank at School Street powerplant in Cohoes exceeded its 20 foot flood stage at 5:32 am EST August 29th, its 21 foot moderate flood stage at 8:50 am, crested at 21.86 feet at 1 pm, and dropped below flood stage at 12:15 am August 30th.

Flood in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 16:00:00 to 29-AUG-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WYNANTSKILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 66 in Wynantskill was reported closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:15:00 to 28-AUG-11 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST SAND LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Portions of Route 43 in West Sand Lake were reported closed due to flooding, including between Geiser Road and Mammouth Spring Road, and between Route 150 and Route 351.

Flash Flood in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 09:25:00 to 28-AUG-11 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHODACK LNDG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 9J in Castleton-on-Hudson was closed due to flooding between Knickerbocker Road and Brickyard Road.

Flood in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 14:30:00 to 29-AUG-11 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH PETERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 22 in Petersburgh was closed due to flooding and a washout between Smith Road and Church Hollow Road.

Flash Flood in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 12:30:00 to 28-AUG-11 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: TROY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 7 across Rensselaer County was closed due to numerous reports of flooding.

Flash Flood in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A woman drowned when the house she was in was swept away by waters from the Batavia Kill on Maplecrest Road (County Route 40) in the hamlet of Maplecrest Town of Windham. The time of her death was unknown.

Flood in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:30:00 to 29-AUG-11 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CATSKILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 9W was closed due to flooding from Route 23A in Catskilll to the Ulster County border.

Flood in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 16:20:00 to 29-AUG-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 42 was closed due to flooding between Route 23A in the Town of Lexington and Route 28 in Shandaken.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELKIRK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flooding occurred along Miller Road in Selkirk along the Coeymans Creek damaging houses. Firefighters evacuated residents and about 20 of them reportedly spent Sunday night at a Red Cross shelter at the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMPSONS LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flooding occurred along Helderberg Trail, Route 443, in Berne along the Fox Creek. The flooding was reported as severe near the intersection of County Route 14. Firefighters rescued people from six cars that drove into deep flood waters. Flood waters from the Fox Creek created a 20-foot crater at the 200-year old Old Berne Mill in Berne. It was reported the office connected to the mill tilted into the crater and the two parking bays on the side of the building dangled in midair.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DORMANSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flooding occurred on Route 312 in Westerlo along the Hannacrois Creek damaging a building. One to almost two feet of water was reported flowing over Route 312.

Flash Flood in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 13:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELANSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The firehouse in Delanson flooded.

Flash Flood in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 12:40:00 to 28-AUG-11 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST WINFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 51 was reported flooded in numerous locations from the Village of Ilion to East Winfield. In the Village of Ilion, First Street and Ritchfield Street were also reported closed due flooding. Much of Route 51 remained closed after the flood waters receded due to damage and was eventually reopened on September 3rd at 3:30pm EST. Route 20 was closed due to flooding from Route 51 in East Winfield into West Winfield.