A few showers and thunderstorms developed within the warm sector of a low pressure system across eastern New York during the afternoon and evening hours on August 12, 2023. Most of the activity was located across the mid-Hudson Valley (Ulster and Dutchess counties) where thunderstorms produced several instances of wind damage and some large hail. Localized flash flooding also occurred with these storms. A few other thunderstorms produced some localized wind damage closer to the proximity of a warm front across Herkimer and Warren counties.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 12-AUG-23 17:36:00 to 12-AUG-23 17:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHOLAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree and wires were downed blocking part of Route 55A near Napanoch.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 12-AUG-23 18:03:00 to 12-AUG-23 18:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: HURLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was downed on Zandhoek Road between Joys Lane and Summit Avenue in the Town of Hurley.

Hail in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 12-AUG-23 18:09:00 to 12-AUG-23 18:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: KERHONKSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

One inch hail was observed near Kerhonkson.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 12-AUG-23 18:18:00 to 12-AUG-23 18:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: OHIOVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree and wires were downed at Lloyd Cemetery near Lloyd.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 12-AUG-23 18:22:00 to 12-AUG-23 18:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTONDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple trees were downed in Clintondale.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 12-AUG-23 18:28:00 to 12-AUG-23 18:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOYD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A tree and wires were downed near Lloyd.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 12-AUG-23 18:45:00 to 12-AUG-23 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple trees and wires were downed near Arlington.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 12-AUG-23 18:48:00 to 12-AUG-23 18:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANCHESTER BRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Wires were downed on the road and on fire along Noxon Road and Freedom Plains Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 12-AUG-23 18:52:00 to 12-AUG-23 18:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLONIAL HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was downed onto a house on Birch Hill Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 12-AUG-23 18:55:00 to 12-AUG-23 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: OHIO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree and wires were downed in the Town of Ohio.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 12-AUG-23 18:56:00 to 12-AUG-23 18:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILMURT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees and wires were downed near Route 8 and Route 365 in the Town of Ohio.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 12-AUG-23 19:00:00 to 12-AUG-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ULSTERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree and wires were downed near a residence on Old Town Road in Shawangunk.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 12-AUG-23 19:06:00 to 12-AUG-23 19:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: LATTINTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple trees were downed along the Milton Turnpike.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 12-AUG-23 19:03:00 to 12-AUG-23 19:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYLVA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was downed at the intersection of Route 32 and Forest Road near Plattekill.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 12-AUG-23 19:12:00 to 12-AUG-23 19:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAPPINGERS FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were downed along Clapp Avenue and Franklindale Avenue in the Village of Wappingers Falls.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 12-AUG-23 19:27:00 to 12-AUG-23 19:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD FORGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and wires were downed along Route 28 between Old Forge and Eagle Bay.

Flash Flood in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 12-AUG-23 19:40:00 to 12-AUG-23 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BILLINGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

State Route 55 flooded between Cunningham Drive and Wisseman Road due to a creek out of its banks.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 12-AUG-23 21:30:00 to 12-AUG-23 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTERTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A power line was reported down near Chestertown.