Tropical Storm Isaias tracked northeast from the eastern Carolinas across the mid-Hudson Valley and into New England. The center of the storm passed close to Albany on August 4th. This storm brought high winds and heavy rain to the region through the period. Heaviest rainfall occurred across the eastern Catskills, into the Capital District and up into the Lake George Saratoga Region, with the highest amounts of 5 to 7 inches in Greene county. Tropical storm force winds occurred mainly south and east of the Capital District with wind damage reports scattered across much of the area. Power outages also occurred as a result of the high winds, especially across Dutchess county with over 50,000 reported outages. Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a State Disaster Declaration for several counties in southern New York, including Dutchess county.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees downed on Blenor Ave in the town of Hudson Falls.

Strong Wind in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong Wind in NORTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash Flood in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 17:16:00 to 04-AUG-20 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST GLENVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Route 50 at Route 914V in the town of Glenville had all lanes closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 15:32:00 to 04-AUG-20 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOUCKS CORNERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

All lanes near Route 335 at Feura Bush Rd was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 15:38:00 to 04-AUG-20 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH BETHLEHEM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Route 20 was closed between Schoolhouse Road and Fuller Road due to flooding. Flood waters were estimated at around four feet deep.

Strong Wind in EASTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High Wind in WESTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple trees and large limbs down in Lagrange and Uniondale. Multiple reports of trees and wires down in the town of Wappinger. A downed tree destroyed a traffic light in the town of East Fishkill. There was also a report of a downed tree at the entrance to the South Hills Mall in the town of Poughkeepsie.

Strong Wind in EASTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree downed at the intersection of Sacandaga Road and Goldfoot Road, southwest of Charlton. Multiple reports of trees and wires down in the town of Niskayuna, including a large tree which was snapped on the side of the road near Oakmont Terrace and Consaul Road.

Flash Flood in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 16:10:00 to 04-AUG-20 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 147 from Swan to Neal Street in the town of Scotia had all lanes closed due to flooding.

Strong Wind in EASTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong Wind in EASTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High Wind in EASTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were downed near the town of Wingdale.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN WARREN, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong Wind in SOUTHEAST WARREN, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong Wind in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong Wind in WESTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple trees and utility poles downed across the region. There was a transformer fire at a power substation near the intersection of Route 23 and County Route 11. Tree down on Rigor Hill Road, just west of the Taconic Parkway. There was also damage to Chatham Middle School.

High Wind in WESTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:29:00 to 04-AUG-20 13:29:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWSS

A measured wind gust of 61 mph was recorded by a WXFLOW system.

Strong Wind in WESTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:40:00 to 04-AUG-20 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The New York State Mesonet station at Beacon, NY recorded a wind gust of 51 mph.

Flash Flood in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 15:15:00 to 04-AUG-20 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flooding of the underpass occurred on Curry Road in the area of Cedarlawn Avenue.

Flash Flood in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 15:15:00 to 04-AUG-20 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUEDUCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flooding on Baker Avenue and Dean Street.

Strong Wind in WESTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong Wind in WESTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong Wind in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 14:55:00 to 04-AUG-20 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The New York State Mesonet site at Voorheesville, NY measured a maximum wind gust of 46 mph.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

All lanes closed near Route 9 and Ballard Road due to downed trees. Trees and powerlines down near Greenfield Center.

Strong Wind in WESTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 20 in the town of Nassau had all lanes closed at Jefferson Hill Road due to downed wires. Route 43 in the town of West Sand Lake was closed at Breigle Lane due to a downed tree.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees down on Reidel Road near the town of Perth. Wires were also downed on Route 15S in Broadalbin.

Strong Wind in EASTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 14:55:00 to 04-AUG-20 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The New York State Mesonet site at Copake, NY measured a maximum wind gust of 50 mph.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 15:20:00 to 04-AUG-20 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLONIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flooding blocked the intersection of Locust Park and Thunder Road in the town of Colonie.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 16:30:00 to 04-AUG-20 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

There were multiple reports of stranded vehicles and flooded roadways.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 17:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINAVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

State Hwy 30 south of Amsterdam from Fuller Road to State Hwy 161 in the town of Florida was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 17:05:00 to 04-AUG-20 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRAMAN CORNERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

All lanes were closed on Route 159 at Route 30 due to flooding.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wires down on Middleline Road. Trees and wires down on Riley Cove Road. A tree was also downed onto a home.

Strong Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees down near Miami Ave and Midline Road near the town of Rockton.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 15:23:00 to 04-AUG-20 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELSMERE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 443 East/west at Route 335 in the town of Bethlehem had all lanes closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 15:26:00 to 04-AUG-20 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELMAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flooding at the intersection of Delaware Ave and Kenwood Ave in the town of Delmar.

Strong Wind in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong Wind in WESTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong Wind in WESTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong Wind in EASTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 144 in the town of New Baltimore had all lanes closed due to a downed pole and wires.