In April, the combination of several rounds of heavy rainfall from convection, rapid snowmelt due to the warm temperatures and above normal soil moisture led to increased runoff and rapid river rises. Starting on April 28th widespread flooding of rivers, streams and creeks occurred resulting in road closures and flooding of properties. The flooding continued into the first part of May along the Hudson River, Schroon River and along the shores of Great Sacandaga Lake.
Along the Hudson River, the river gauge at Fort Edward finally fell below flood stage on early in the morning May 6th, Schuylerville late in the evening on May 9th, Mechanicville late in the evening on May 2nd, and Troy early in the morning on May 1st. The river gauge at Riverbank on Schroon River fell below flood stage early in the morning on May 7th. Along the Sacandaga River, the river gauge at Stewarts Bridge in Hadley fell below flood stage late in the morning on May 2nd and the Sacandaga Reservior late in the evening on May 6th.
The New York State Canal System remained closed until late May due to high water levels, excessive flow and floating debris. On May 25th, the Erie Canal from Lock E-2 (Waterford) to Lock E-23 (Brewerton) and the Champlain Canal from C-1 (Waterford) to Lock C-12 (Whitehall) finally opened.
Refer to April 2011 Storm Events Database for more details on the extent of the flooding and damage estimates.

Flood in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 07-MAY-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: POTTERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flooding which began on April 28th continued along the Schroon River in Warren County.

Flood in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-11 06:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONG LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Route 30 in was closed due to high water in the Hamlet of Long Lake between Route 28 and Rice Road.

Flood in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 06-MAY-11 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flooding which began on April 28th continued along the shores of Great Sacandaga Lake.

Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 09-MAY-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flooding which began on April 28th continued along the Hudson River in Saratoga County.

Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 09-MAY-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH HUDSON FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flooding which began on April 28th continued along the Hudson River in Washington County.

Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 06-MAY-11 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flooding which began on April 28th continued along the Sacandaga River and Hudson River in Saratoga County.