A strong upper level shortwave, along with ample heat and humidity, resulted in numerous strong to severe thunderstorms during the afternoon of Saturday, August 17th, 2019. These storms caused many trees and power lines to be downed and about 5,000 power outages. Training storms also led to reports of flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 16:19:00 to 17-AUG-19 16:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHENECTADY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple trees snapped, blocking Ardsley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 16:20:00 to 17-AUG-19 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLSTON LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 16:20:00 to 17-AUG-19 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITESIDE CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines down in roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 16:20:00 to 17-AUG-19 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were down in the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 16:20:00 to 17-AUG-19 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALLUPVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 16:24:00 to 17-AUG-19 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large trees were down in the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 16:25:00 to 17-AUG-19 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON PARK CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 16:25:00 to 17-AUG-19 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MALTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 16:30:00 to 17-AUG-19 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEMIS HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees were downed in Stillwater.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 16:30:00 to 17-AUG-19 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARATOGA SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple reports of trees and wires down throughout Saratoga County.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 16:37:00 to 17-AUG-19 16:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESPERANCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Wires were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 17:00:00 to 17-AUG-19 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree limbs fell onto wires in Granville.

Flash Flood in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 13:50:00 to 17-AUG-19 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHENECTADY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash flooding was reported at the intersection of Parkwood Blvd and Rugby Rd.

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

Street flooding was reported in the city of Schenectady.

Flash Flood in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 15:00:00 to 17-AUG-19 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: POLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding was reported in the towns of Poland and Newport. There was 2.5 feet of water on the roadways.

Hail in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 14:00:00 to 17-AUG-19 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHENECTADY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 13:53:00 to 17-AUG-19 13:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires downed in the town of Galway. Time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 13:55:00 to 17-AUG-19 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHENECTADY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several large tree limbs were down on West Alley in the city of Schenectady.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 13:55:00 to 17-AUG-19 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUEDUCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was downed near Niskayuna High School.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 15:55:00 to 17-AUG-19 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINERAL SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 16:02:00 to 17-AUG-19 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHOHARIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree was down onto wires.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 16:07:00 to 17-AUG-19 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRAMAN CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Wires were downed onto Eaton Corners Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 16:09:00 to 17-AUG-19 16:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRAMAN CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Tree and wires were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 16:15:00 to 17-AUG-19 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: KNOX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed in Knox.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 16:15:00 to 17-AUG-19 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree limb fell onto wires in Rotterdam.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 16:19:00 to 17-AUG-19 16:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH CORINTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree and powerlines were down in the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 17-AUG-19 17:09:00 to 17-AUG-19 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADAMSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree limbs fell onto wires in Kingsbury, east of Hudson Falls.