Thunderstorms developed over portions of eastern New York during the afternoon of the 29th. A couple of these storms produced hail up to ping pong ball size. They later spawned two EF1 tornadoes in the towns of Stillwater and Schaghticoke, with damage to a couple of residences and a high school. An EFO tornado briefly touched down in southwestern Warren County. Sporadic wind damage was noted elsewhere.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 29-AUG-20 17:57:00 to 29-AUG-20 17:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree and wires downed on a house along East River Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 29-AUG-20 18:00:00 to 29-AUG-20 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHENECTADY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed in Schenectady. There was also minor street flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 29-AUG-20 18:12:00 to 29-AUG-20 18:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRUCETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed in the town of Lexington.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 29-AUG-20 16:46:00 to 29-AUG-20 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLEY FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several large tree limbs were downed onto a house on Powder Mill Road.

Hail in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 29-AUG-20 15:19:00 to 29-AUG-20 15:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROADALBIN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Social Media

Tornado in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 29-AUG-20 17:56:00 to 29-AUG-20 17:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTMAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado with maximum winds of 85 mph occurred near the town of Hartman, NY,  in southwestern Warren County. Video evidence and eyewitness report of a downspout kicking up water on the Hudson River. The tornado touched down on the Hudson River just southwest the intersection of Beach Drive and Pleasant View Road. The tornado moved northeast and crossed East River Drive before ending. Damage was mainly to trees with about a dozen trees uprooted and snapped. One homeowner reported an outdoor canopy destroyed and lawn furniture scattered.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-AUG-20 15:32:00 to 29-AUG-20 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITESIDE CORNERS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 29-AUG-20 16:55:00 to 29-AUG-20 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUSKIRK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-AUG-20 16:26:00 to 29-AUG-20 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: COONS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 100 mph occurred in the town of Stillwater, NY, during the evening of August 29, 2020. Severe damage was done to a mobile home on Mc Dermott Road near the intersection with County Route 75. Several uprooted trees and downed large branches were also noted throughout this area. Witnesses had video of the storm indicating clear rotation and a tornado. This was a brief touchdown with a path length of approximately 0.25 miles and a width of 50 yards.

Tornado in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 29-AUG-20 16:42:00 to 29-AUG-20 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHAGHTICOKE ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 30.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 110 mph occurred in the town of Schaghticoke, NY, during the evening of August 29, 2020. Significant damage was done to the roof of a house on Verbeck Avenue, and a shed in the backyard of the house was destroyed. Several large trees were uprooted near the house. Farther to the southeast, several trees were downed near a cemetery near the intersection of Routes 40 and 67. Structural damage was also done to the roof of Hoosic Valley Junior Senior High School and elementary school in this area. The tornado continued into Valley Falls, where sporadic tree damage was noted.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-AUG-20 15:42:00 to 29-AUG-20 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATFIELD CORNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Wires downed on Boyhaven Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-AUG-20 15:44:00 to 29-AUG-20 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIRCHTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One foot diameter tree was snapped at Jockey St and Galway Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 29-AUG-20 17:30:00 to 29-AUG-20 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed on Route 10 in the town of Jefferson.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 29-AUG-20 17:45:00 to 29-AUG-20 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAGUE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Wires downed in the town of Hague.