A warm and humid air mass was in place on Wednesday, August 5th.  As a cold front approached from the west, clusters of thunderstorms developed during the afternoon hours.
One cluster produced wind damage and large hail around Lake George early in the afternoon.
Another slow moving thunderstorm produced locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds and hail in the immediate Capital District.  As the thunderstorm drifted southward from Latham into Albany, it redeveloped over the same locations.  As a result, nearly three inches of rainfall fell in less than an hour's time.  This caused significant flooding of urbanized areas around Latham and Albany, which caused many travel problems, as it occurred during the evening rush hour. Several swift water rescues had to take place and many roads were closed due to high water.
Thunderstorms ended by the evening hours, as the loss of daytime heating allowed storms to weaken.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 13:18:00 to 05-AUG-14 13:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILVER BAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two trees were reported down at Silver Bay due to thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 17:22:00 to 05-AUG-14 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall from a slow moving thunderstorm led to flash flooding in downtown Albany.  The intersection of North Pearl Street and Sheridan Avenue was inundated with water and had to closed. Water rose above the level of license plates on parked cars on North Pearl Street.  Some cars were lifted off the pavement due to the force of water.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 17:00:00 to 05-AUG-14 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROESSLEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree and wires were reported down in the Pine Hills section of Albany due to thunderstorm winds.  The tree landed on a house.

Hail in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 13:20:00 to 05-AUG-14 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SABBATHDAY PT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported during a thunderstorm at Sabbath Bay Point.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 13:28:00 to 05-AUG-14 13:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: HULETTS LNDG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Post Office

A large number of trees were downed at the Postmaster's house in Huletts Landing due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 17:05:00 to 05-AUG-14 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down on Whitehall Road and Ten Eyck Avenue in Albany due to thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 17:30:00 to 05-AUG-14 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rainfall from a slow moving thunderstorm led to flash flooding in downtown Albany.  High water occurred around the Hampton Inn Hotel and the parking lot of the First Church of Albany.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 16:35:00 to 05-AUG-14 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST ALBANY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree was reported down at the Times Union office building on Albany-Shaker Road in Colonie due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 17:00:00 to 05-AUG-14 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down on Western Avenue in the Pine Hills section of Albany due to thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 17:25:00 to 05-AUG-14 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rainfall from a slow moving thunderstorm led to flash flooding in downtown Albany.  A section of Orange Street between a State office building and a restaurant was flooded.  Water flowing down the street contained debris.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 13:38:00 to 05-AUG-14 13:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRESDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and wires were reported down in Dresden due to thunderstorm winds.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 16:18:00 to 05-AUG-14 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOGHT CORNERS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm by a trained spotter one mile southeast of Boght Corners in Latham.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 16:20:00 to 05-AUG-14 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST ALBANY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees and wires were reported down in Colonie due to thunderstorm winds.  Power outages were reported in the area as a result of the downed wires.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 16:55:00 to 05-AUG-14 17:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH BETHLEHEM
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Penny size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in the Eagle Hill section of Albany.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 16:57:00 to 05-AUG-14 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELSMERE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees were reported down on both Lenox Avenue and Euclid Avenue in Albany due to thunderstorm winds.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 16:57:00 to 05-AUG-14 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELSMERE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in the Buckingham Pond section of Albany.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 16:58:00 to 05-AUG-14 17:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH BETHLEHEM
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Social Media

Nickel size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Albany.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 17:00:00 to 05-AUG-14 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Albany.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 16:55:00 to 05-AUG-14 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: LATHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall from a slow moving thunderstorm caused flash flooding in Latham, especially around the Latham Circle area.  At least ten swift water rescues had to take place for motorists stranded in their vehicles due to high water.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 17:42:00 to 05-AUG-14 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORMANSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy rain from a slow moving thunderstorm led to flash flooding in the Whitehall section of Albany.  Basements were inundated with water at the intersection of Elbel Court and Whitehall Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 16:30:00 to 05-AUG-14 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LATHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree was reported down and blocking a part of the roadway at Exit 6 on Interstate 87 (The Adirondack Northway) due to thunderstorm winds.  This caused a large backup of traffic on the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 13:20:00 to 05-AUG-14 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SABBATHDAY PT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were reported down at Sabbath Day Point due to thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 17:45:00 to 05-AUG-14 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall from a slow moving thunderstorm led to flash flooding in the Pine Hills section of Albany.  Water was up to the windows of cars on Quail Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 17:06:00 to 05-AUG-14 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down on Matilda Street in Albany due to thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 17:00:00 to 05-AUG-14 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERVLIET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Three feet of water covered the intersection of 24th Street and 2nd Avenue in Watervliet due to heavy rain from a slow moving thunderstorm.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 17:00:00 to 05-AUG-14 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: LATHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain from a slow moving thunderstorm led to flash flooding in Latham.  Eight people had to be rescued from a hair salon along Route 2 due to high water.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 05-AUG-14 17:05:00 to 05-AUG-14 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: LATHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy rainfall from a slow moving thunderstorm led to flash flooding on Route 9 at Kunker Street in Latham.  The road was impassable in both directions due to high water.