An area of low pressure moved eastward along a stalled frontal boundary over the New York City Metropolitan area on Friday July 8th. There was enough instability over the Capital District and Schoharie Valley for thunderstorms to develop to the north of the main area of precipitation. Some storms became severe and produced damaging in the Capital District. Saratoga County was the hardest hit with numerous power outages, especially on the town line of Malta and Saratoga Springs. Across the Schoharie Valley, the storms were relatively slow moving and produced very heavy rainfall resulting in flash flooding.
A boat was reported capsized on Saratoga Lake around 1700 EST due to a gust from a thunderstorm. The state police, the Saratoga County Sheriff's Department and the Arvin Heart division of the Stillwater Fire Company responded and reported no injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 08-JUL-11 15:10:00 to 08-JUL-11 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST GLENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were reported down in Glenville due to strong thunderstorm winds. A large tree was reported down across Droms Road.

Hail in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 08-JUL-11 15:10:00 to 08-JUL-11 15:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST GLENVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

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

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 08-JUL-11 15:30:00 to 08-JUL-11 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLSTON CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down in Ballston Center due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 08-JUL-11 20:05:00 to 08-JUL-11 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALLUPVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A portion of State Route 443 was reported closed in Gallupville due to flash flooding from heavy rainfall.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 08-JUL-11 15:30:00 to 08-JUL-11 15:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLSTON SPA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Ballston Spa, with some small tree limbs also reported down due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 08-JUL-11 15:30:00 to 08-JUL-11 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHMILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Wires were reported down in Burnt Hills due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 08-JUL-11 20:15:00 to 08-JUL-11 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARLISLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Crommie Road was reported closed in Carlisle due to flash flooding from heavy rainfall. A culvert was also reported washed out.

Flash Flood in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 08-JUL-11 20:00:00 to 08-JUL-11 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESPERANCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheldon Road was reported closed in Schoharie due to flash flooding from heavy rainfall.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 08-JUL-11 15:45:00 to 08-JUL-11 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MALTA RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees were reported down in Malta Ridge due to strong thunderstorm winds. A tree and wires were reported down on Old Post Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 08-JUL-11 16:00:00 to 08-JUL-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHUYLERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Large tree limbs and wires were reported down in Victory Mills due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 08-JUL-11 17:10:00 to 08-JUL-11 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOLGEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two trees and wires were reported down in Dolgeville due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 08-JUL-11 20:40:00 to 08-JUL-11 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIDNEY CORNERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The right lane of Interstate 88 westbound at the Duanesburg-Schoharie town line was reported closed due to flooding from heavy rainfall.