A storm system pushed across the region during February 17-18, 2022. Warm air pushed northward into the region along with periods of rainfall before a cold front brought the return of windy and colder weather. A convective line of gusty showers also accompanied the cold frontal passage. Some locations picked up over 1 inch of rainfall which led to minor flooding in a few locations.
In the wake of the cold front, strong winds affected areas mainly along and south of I-90 with gusts 40 to 55 mph observed, resulted in a few downed trees. Some power outages occurred as a result of the wind, mainly across Ulster County.
The warm and rainy weather ahead of the cold front resulted in some snow melt as well as some ice to break up on area rivers and streams. As the colder weather returned, localized ice jams formed, some of which led to flooding, including in Dolgeville and Canajoharie.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 18-FEB-22 00:30:00 to 18-FEB-22 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT PLAIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The westbound lane of State Highway 5 (West Main Street) between Water Street and Budnick Road was closed due to flooding.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 18-FEB-22 01:00:00 to 18-FEB-22 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUEL
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Minor flooding caused by an ice jam along the Canajoharie Creek led to a couple of road closures in the Town of Canajoharie. This included Mapletown Road from Shunk Road to Old Sharon Road as well as White Road from West Ames Road to State Highway 10.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 17-FEB-22 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in WESTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 17-FEB-22 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in EASTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 17-FEB-22 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in WESTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 17-FEB-22 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 17-FEB-22 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in WESTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 17-FEB-22 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in EASTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 17-FEB-22 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in EASTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 17-FEB-22 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in WESTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 17-FEB-22 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Flood in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 18-FEB-22 07:00:00 to 18-FEB-22 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE GEORGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lake George hotel parking lot on Canada Street was flooded early Friday morning. The Lake George Volunteer Fire Department rescued a man who was trapped on top of his pickup truck in the flooded parking lot. Lake George Fire Chief said the flooding was a result of water runoff from Prospect Mountain that flows into the drainage portion of the parking lot which wasn't able to keep up with the amount of water coming in. There was about 8 feet of water in the parking lot. The rooms on the ground level of the hotel also flooded with water.

Flood in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 18-FEB-22 13:30:00 to 19-FEB-22 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOLGEVILLE
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An ice jam from the East Canada Creek resulted in flooding along portions of Van Buren Street and Dolge Avenue in the Village of Dolgeville. Homeowners had to evacuate from at least 10 homes due to the flooding. One of the residents reported chunks of ice knocking trees down along its path and flooding impacting some garages and basements. Flood waters began to recede later in the evening with crews still working into the overnight hours to get the water flowing back into the channel.

Strong Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 17-FEB-22 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in EASTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 17-FEB-22 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in WESTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 17-FEB-22 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 17-FEB-22 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in EASTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 17-FEB-22 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in EASTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 17-FEB-22 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The intersection of Route 55 and Route 216 was closed due to a downed tree.

Strong Wind in WESTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 17-FEB-22 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in WESTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 17-FEB-22 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Flood in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 18-FEB-22 02:01:00 to 18-FEB-22 11:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANAJOHARIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

All lanes along Route 5 between McKinley Road and Reservoir Road along the Mohawk River between Palatine Bridge and Fonda were blocked due to flooding.

Flood in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 18-FEB-22 02:30:00 to 18-FEB-22 11:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD FORGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

All lanes were blocked along Route 28 from Big Moose Road in Eagle Bay to Hollywood Road near Old Forge due to flooding.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 17-FEB-22 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 17-FEB-22 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet