Bands of moderate to heavy rainfall set up across areas north of Interstate 90 during the afternoon and evening hours on Thursday, July 29, 2021 north of a warm front and area of low pressure. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell which resulted in several reports of flash flooding. In addition, a few stronger thunderstorms produced some damaging winds, downing trees and power lines. The areas hardest hit from these storms were across Saratoga and Washington counties including the towns of Argyle and Fort Edward. In this corridor, many roads were impassable or washed out from the flooding. Some roads remained closed on Friday, July 30, 2021 and beyond.

Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 to 30-JUL-21 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH ARGYLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Moore Road remained closed in the Town of Argyle due to flooding.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:16:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARGYLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A driveway was washed out in the Village of Argyle.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:15:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLE FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

There were numerous areas of several inches of standing water and water rushing over the road from other roads along New York routes 29 and 40.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:15:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Route 113 near Post Office Lane in the Town of Easton was impassable due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:15:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COSSAYUNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was over the roadway near the intersection of County routes 48 and 49 in the Town of Greenwich.

Flash Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 18:30:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding was observed in several places across northern Saratoga County. A mudslide was reported in the Town of Moreau.

Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:30:00 to 29-JUL-21 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAGLEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was over State Route 313 between County Route 61 and Hickory Hill Road in the Town of Salem.

Flash Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:15:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTHUMBERLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three feet of standing water was observed on New York Route 32 just north of U.S. Route 4 near the Town of Northumberland.

Flash Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:30:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A water rescue occurred in the Town of Wilton due to a car stuck in flood waters. The intersection of Ballard Road and U.S. Route 9 was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:30:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GANSEVOORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The intersection of Fortsville Road and Clark Road was impassable due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:00:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A portion of Spier Falls Road in the Town of Moreau was washed out due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:00:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GURN SPG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A woman was rescued by kayak from her flooded home on Northern Pines Road in the Town of Wilton after the adjacent creek overflowed.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 20:35:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUEECHY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 295 was closed between Routes 22 and 5 due to a downed tree and wires in the Town of Canaan.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 18:45:00 to 29-JUL-21 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARATOGA SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees were downed in the City of Saratoga Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:10:00 to 29-JUL-21 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees were downed in Halfmoon Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:24:00 to 29-JUL-21 19:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOOSICK FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed on wires in the Village of Hoosick Falls.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:15:00 to 29-JUL-21 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: COSSAYUNA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was downed on Route 48 near the Village of Argyle.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:20:00 to 29-JUL-21 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMBRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was downed on Ashgrove Road near Hill Lane near the Town of Cambridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 18:35:00 to 29-JUL-21 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GURN SPG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were downed near Craw Lane near the Town of Wilton, one of which fell on a house.

Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 17:50:00 to 29-JUL-21 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Yards and roads flooded in the Town of Wilton, all runoff.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 17:31:00 to 29-JUL-21 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEWEY BRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A portion of East Starbuck Lane was washed away due to flash flooding in the Town of Fort Ann.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 18:54:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT EDWARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was observed over the roadway on Drifting Ridge Road and Tori Trace in the Town of Fort Edward.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:00:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARGYLE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

U.S. Route 4 was impassable at Black House Road in the Town of Fort Edward due to flash flooding.

Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:10:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DURKEETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water covered a portion of Cary Road in the Town of Fort Edward.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:10:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT MILLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

U.S. Route 4 and Lock Road in the Town of Fort Edward was impassable due to flash flooding. The inside of Turning Point Wesleyan Church on U.S. Route 4 was also flooded.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:10:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT MILLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Portions of O'Brien Road and Anthony Road in the Town of Fort Edward were washed out due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:10:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT MILLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Blodgett Road in the Town of Fort Edward was impassable due to flash flooding.

Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 to 30-JUL-21 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT MILLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Blodgett Road in the Town of Fort Edward remained closed due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:42:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT MILLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A culvert collapse occurred on U.S. Route 4 in the Town of Fort Edward.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:10:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT MILLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Woodard Road in the Town of Fort Edward was closed due to flash flooding.

Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 to 30-JUL-21 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT MILLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The southern end of Woodard Road in the Town of Fort Edward remained closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:10:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH ARGYLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hunter Road between Williams Road and Moore Road in the Town of Fort Edward was washed out due to flash flooding.

Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:10:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT MILLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Basement flooding occurred along Fort Miller Road in the Town of Fort Edward.

Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 18:56:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARGYLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Basement flooding was observed along Lick Springs Road near the Town of Argyle.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 18:57:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARGYLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Dollar General store was flooded in the Village of Argyle.

Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:15:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARGYLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Basement flooding was observed along East Street in the Village of Argyle.

Debris Flow in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:15:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARGYLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A portion of State Route 40 in the Village of Argyle was impassable due to a tree and rock slide.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:15:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH ARGYLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water covered the road along a portion of County Route 49 in the Town of Argyle.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:15:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARGYLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Farm Road was washed out in the Town of Argyle due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:15:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COSSAYUNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A culvert was plugged and caused flooding into a well on East Lake Road in the Town of Argyle.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-21 19:15:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH ARGYLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Moore Road was closed in the Town of Argyle due to flash flooding.