The combination of showers and thunderstorms in association with a slow moving cold front and deep tropical moisture moving up the east coast from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, produced a prolonged period of rainfall, which led to flooding across portions of the Lower Hudson Valley.

Flood in ORANGE, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-11 07:42:00 to 08-SEP-11 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHINGTONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Washingtonville, Democracy Ln. and Freedom Dr. were closed due to flooding.  Mandatory evacuations were ordered in Washingtonville Manor and Brookside Acres as well as on Patricia Ln., Beverly Ln., Cardinal Dr., Peacock Circle and W. Main St. due to flooding of Moodna Creek.

Flood in ORANGE, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-11 09:31:00 to 08-SEP-11 12:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW WINDSOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Forge Hill Rd. was closed between Rt. 94 and Rt. 9W in New Windsor due to flooding.

Flood in ORANGE, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-11 10:08:00 to 08-SEP-11 12:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: SLATE HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Washingtonville, Rt. 208 was closed south of Rt. 94 due to flooding.  NY State Rt. 211 was closed in both directions between Kaisertown Rd. and Rt. 416 in Montgomery and US 6 was closed in both directions at highway 284 in Slate Hill also due to flooding.

Flood in WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-11 10:08:00 to 08-SEP-11 12:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST CHESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Hutchinson River Pkwy. was closed in both directions from the New York City line and Cross County Pkwy. due to flooding.  All entrance and exit ramps were also closed due to flooding at the intersection of the Bronx River Pkwy. and Cross County Pkwy. in Mt. Vernon.

Flood in WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-11 01:45:00 to 08-SEP-11 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLDENS BRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The entire length of the Bronx River Pkwy. and Saw Mill River Pkwy. were closed due to flooding. The exit ramps on Interstate-95 in Mamaroneck were also closed due to flooding.  Total reported rainfall amounts in Westchester County ranged from 5.14 inches in Thornwood to 6.80 inches in White Plains.

Flood in ORANGE, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-11 07:00:00 to 08-SEP-11 12:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHINGTONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Route 94 was closed west of Rt. 208 in Washingtonville due to flooding.

Flood in ORANGE, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-11 04:45:00 to 08-SEP-11 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OTISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 6.30M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Cardinal Dr. was closed at Peacock Circle in Washingtonville due to flooding.  In Mt. Hope, Seybolt Ave. was washed out and two ft. of water infiltrated numerous homes in the Hidden Valley development off of Guymard Turnpike.  Property damage amount is estimated.  Total reported rainfall amounts in Orange County ranged from 4.56 inches in Port Jervis to 8.30 inches in Warwick.