A line of strong to severe thunderstorms ahead and along a cold frontal boundary resulted in widespread downed trees and wires across eastern New York during the afternoon and evening hours of July 13, 2023. Thousands were left without power across the Capital Region.

Flash Flood in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 18:15:00 to 13-JUL-23 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Flooding was reported at 563 County Route 24.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 15:42:00 to 13-JUL-23 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALISBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down.

Hail in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 15:33:00 to 13-JUL-23 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST WINFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a quarter size hail near West Winfield. Small branches were reported falling at the time of the call.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 15:41:00 to 13-JUL-23 15:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALISBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was down blocking a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 14-JUL-23 16:27:00 to 14-JUL-23 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST JOHNSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 18:18:00 to 13-JUL-23 18:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUDONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree and large limbs were down along US Route 9 in Loudonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 15:49:00 to 13-JUL-23 15:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALISBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree was reported down in the West Bound Lane of NYS Route 29 near Ives Road in the town of Salisbury.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 18:59:00 to 13-JUL-23 18:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHICHESTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were downed across Forest Preserve Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 17:20:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEHALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees and wires were reported down across the county.

Hail in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 18:45:00 to 13-JUL-23 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GERMANTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a quarter inch size hail near Germantown.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 14-JUL-23 16:24:00 to 14-JUL-23 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST JOHNSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Quarter inch size hail was reported near St. Johnsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 15:20:00 to 13-JUL-23 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKFORT UTICA ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down near the Town of Frankfort.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 17:14:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Many trees and powerlines were down across the city. Some streets were impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 17:20:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple trees and wires were reported down across Greenfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 17:23:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINDERHOOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree and wires were reported down across Route 9 at Hudson Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 18:43:00 to 13-JUL-23 18:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAVERACK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was down on an occupied vehicle. There was one minor injury.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 14-JUL-23 18:05:00 to 14-JUL-23 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALLUPVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were reported down along Canaday Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 18:45:00 to 13-JUL-23 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIEWMONTE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Road on North and South NY-9G at Old Road was closed due to a downed tree in the town of Clermont.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 19:20:00 to 13-JUL-23 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRARYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 18:00:00 to 13-JUL-23 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENWICH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed across County Route 49.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 17:35:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUDSON CO ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

A 60 mph wind gust was measured at Columbia County Airport. Multiple 2 inch tree limbs were down.

Flood in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 14-JUL-23 17:25:00 to 14-JUL-23 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUANESBURG GOYER ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

US Route 20 was closed between Route 395 and Gage Road due to flooding in the town of Duanesburg.

Hail in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 15:35:00 to 13-JUL-23 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST WINFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter size hail with small branches down near West Winfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 17:00:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PUTNAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down across County Route 2.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 16:38:00 to 13-JUL-23 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOLTON LNDG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and powerlines were reported down near North Bolton.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 18:24:00 to 13-JUL-23 18:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: CATSKILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 9W at Division Street was closed due to downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 14:53:00 to 13-JUL-23 14:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANDRETH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A significant blowdown was reported in the area from the winds associated with the line of thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 14:55:00 to 13-JUL-23 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SABATTIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A significant blowdown was reported in the area from winds associated with the line of thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 17:20:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARMONY CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Tree and wires were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 17:55:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GHENT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple trees and wires were down on Route 9.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 17:08:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: SLOANSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were down on Route 20 and 30A.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 18:53:00 to 13-JUL-23 18:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: GHENT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were down in the town of Ghent.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 17:25:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEHALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed across State Route 4 near Whitehall.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 18:43:00 to 13-JUL-23 18:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIEWMONTE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down on a house.

Flood in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 18:45:00 to 13-JUL-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COHOES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 32 NB and SB in Cohoes between Tibbits Avenue and Bridge Avenue was closed due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 16:33:00 to 13-JUL-23 16:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPROUT BROOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree and wire was down near the intersection of Clinton Road and Route 163.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 14:55:00 to 13-JUL-23 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANDRETH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

There was a significant blowdown in the area from the winds associated with the line of thunderstorms.

Flash Flood in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 18:49:00 to 13-JUL-23 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIAVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Flooding was reported along State Route 9 near County Route 22 in Stockport.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 18:27:00 to 13-JUL-23 18:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: GERMANTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were reported down across Route 9G.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 19:27:00 to 13-JUL-23 19:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIEWMONTE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 19:20:00 to 13-JUL-23 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRARYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were reported down.

Flood in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 19:20:00 to 13-JUL-23 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Flooding was observed along County Route 24 near Red Rock.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 19:10:00 to 13-JUL-23 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUSTERLITZ
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed along State Route 22 north of State Route 203 near Austerlitz.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 15:10:00 to 13-JUL-23 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODIN CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and wires were reported down in both the towns of Russia and Ohio.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 17:02:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE GEORGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported on wires with the transformer on fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 16:05:00 to 13-JUL-23 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN CASTLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down blocking the west bound lane of Route 5.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 16:23:00 to 13-JUL-23 16:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: EPHRATAH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees and wires were reported down across the southern and eastern portions of Fulton County.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 17:45:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BACON HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree and wires were reported down at Route 32 and Callahan Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 17:15:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESPERANCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wires were reported down on Charleston Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 17:13:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEMONS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down across Pike Brook Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 18:57:00 to 13-JUL-23 18:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were reported down at multiple locations in Chatham.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 17:40:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT EDWARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed across Hunt Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 18:10:00 to 13-JUL-23 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATTENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree, pole, and wires were downed across County Route 61.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 18:35:00 to 13-JUL-23 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUDSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed near the intersection of North Third Street and Warrant Street in Hudson.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 19:55:00 to 13-JUL-23 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRALEIGHS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were downed at the intersection of State Route 199 and Orlich Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 14-JUL-23 16:10:00 to 14-JUL-23 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT PLAIN NELLIS ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were down along State Highway 80 near Fort Plain.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 15-JUL-23 00:01:00 to 15-JUL-23 00:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN CASTLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were downed and half of a barn roof was blown off along Gardiner Road.

Hail in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 14-JUL-23 23:36:00 to 14-JUL-23 23:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Quarter size hail was reported near the intersection of State Route 28 and County Route 150.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 16:50:00 to 13-JUL-23 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYNNWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Tree and wires were reported down.

Hail in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 14:45:00 to 13-JUL-23 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANT LAKE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported half dollar size hail near Brant Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 17:17:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Tree and wires were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 17:30:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST GLEN FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was porch damage to a house on Franklin Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 17:15:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESPERANCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down on Creek Side Road.

Hail in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 14:45:00 to 13-JUL-23 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANT LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

A quarter size hail was reported near Brant Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 17:18:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAUGHNS CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees downed across Pattens Mills Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 17:18:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: SLOANSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was reported down on Route 20.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 16:52:00 to 13-JUL-23 16:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE VANARE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Wires were reported down blocking State Route 9N.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-23 17:15:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENS FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was down blocking Walnut Street.