Amid a hot and humid air mass, showers and thunderstorms developed during the afternoon hours on August 4, 2022. Some thunderstorms became severe producing downed trees and power lines as well as heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding. Flash flooding was mainly confined to the Town of Bethlehem as training thunderstorms produced upwards of 4 inches of rain in just a couple of hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-22 15:38:00 to 04-AUG-22 15:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: KARLSFELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was downed on Hartman Road in the City of Albany.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-22 15:40:00 to 04-AUG-22 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNIONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were downed on Route 308 and Orchard Hill Road in the Town of New Scotland.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-22 15:40:00 to 04-AUG-22 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENWICH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was downed blocking the roadway near Greenwich.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-22 15:44:00 to 04-AUG-22 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOOSICK FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed along Tate Road in Hoosick Falls.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-22 15:45:00 to 04-AUG-22 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOOSICK FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed along Parsons Avenue in Hoosick Falls.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-22 15:42:00 to 04-AUG-22 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was downed blocking a roadway in the Town of Northumberland.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-22 15:46:00 to 04-AUG-22 15:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: TROY RENSSELAER ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree and wires were downed along Route 66 between Snyders Corners Road and Route 351 near Poestenkill.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-22 15:54:00 to 04-AUG-22 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH ARGYLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was downed along Route 40 between Coach Road Spur and County Farm Road near Argyle.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-22 15:56:00 to 04-AUG-22 15:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH ARGYLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed along County Route 49 between Saunders Road and State Route 40.

Flash Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-22 16:00:00 to 04-AUG-22 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SLINGERLANDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 85 was closed between Kenwood Avenue and Bridge Street in the Town of Bethlehem due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-22 16:27:00 to 04-AUG-22 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH GRANVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple trees were downed from State Route 22 and County Route 31 in the Town of Hebron to the Vermont State Line.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-22 13:58:00 to 04-AUG-22 13:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: RANDALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed along Reservoir Road in the Town of Mohawk.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-22 14:11:00 to 04-AUG-22 14:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: AURIESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Wires were downed along Ingersoll Road in the Town of Glen.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-22 15:16:00 to 04-AUG-22 15:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed in the Town of Jefferson including along West Kill Road.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-22 15:10:00 to 04-AUG-22 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLSTON SPA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter size hail was reported on Arnold Street in Ballston Spa.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-22 15:19:00 to 04-AUG-22 15:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARATOGA LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was downed near the intersection of Stafford Bridge Road and Route 29 near Saratoga Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-22 16:15:00 to 04-AUG-22 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH HEBRON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree and wires were downed along County Road 28 in the Town of Hebron.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-22 15:30:00 to 04-AUG-22 15:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALFMOON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several trees were downed along Linda Lane near the Town of Waterford. Additional trees and structural damage was reported along James Drive and Pineview Court.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-22 15:35:00 to 04-AUG-22 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BACON HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was downed near the intersection of Route 32 and Rugg Road in Northumberland.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-22 15:35:00 to 04-AUG-22 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARKERS GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was downed blocking State Route 40 near Easton.