A couple of rounds of showers and thunderstorms resulted in wind damage and flash flooding over parts of eastern New York on July 16, 2023. One round occurred during the early morning hours which resulted in some downed trees and wires as well as some street flooding and washouts, primarily across the mid-Hudson Valley. The second round moved through during the afternoon leading to some flooding and flash flooding across Saratoga, Washington, Greene and Rensselaer counties.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 16-JUL-23 18:00:00 to 16-JUL-23 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENWICH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Part of State Route 29 was impassable due to reports of water coming across the roadway.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 16-JUL-23 18:00:00 to 16-JUL-23 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTER FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Local Official

Route 29 had all lanes closed between Hepatica Way and Hardscrabble Road due to a Flash Flood.

Flash Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 16-JUL-23 17:10:00 to 16-JUL-23 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROUND LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 9 NB/SB between Route 67 and Wood Road has all lanes closed due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 16-JUL-23 05:18:00 to 16-JUL-23 05:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIVINGSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down on wires in the town of Livingston.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 16-JUL-23 17:10:00 to 16-JUL-23 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROUND LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 9 NB/SB was closed at English Road due to a downed tree.

Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 16-JUL-23 17:10:00 to 16-JUL-23 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MALTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Interstate 87 (Northway) in both directions before Exit 12 was reported flooded.

Flood in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 16-JUL-23 18:10:00 to 16-JUL-23 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHODACK LNDG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 9J (River Road) was closed due to flooding.

Flood in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 16-JUL-23 06:00:00 to 16-JUL-23 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHULTZVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A road was reported washed out near Schultzville.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 16-JUL-23 04:37:00 to 16-JUL-23 04:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH GERMANTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were reported down on Hover Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 16-JUL-23 04:43:00 to 16-JUL-23 04:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were reported down on Route 9G.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 16-JUL-23 05:18:00 to 16-JUL-23 05:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIVINGSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were reported down on County Route 10.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 16-JUL-23 03:47:00 to 16-JUL-23 03:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Local Official

A portion of Wittenburg Road was closed due to downed trees.

Flash Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 16-JUL-23 17:50:00 to 16-JUL-23 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEMIS HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flash flooding damages the main entrance to Saratoga National Historical Park along Route 4. Damage also occurred to numerous locations along the park's hiking trails.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 16-JUL-23 04:00:00 to 16-JUL-23 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUARRYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Local Official

A tree was reported down across Rivka Road near Saugerties.

Flash Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 16-JUL-23 17:15:00 to 16-JUL-23 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROUND LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Raylinsky Lane was impassable due to flooding.

Flash Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 16-JUL-23 17:15:00 to 16-JUL-23 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A road was washed out at Brickhouse Road and Jack Halloran Road.

Flash Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 16-JUL-23 17:00:00 to 16-JUL-23 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROUND LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Business Building was flooded on Route 9. The Village of Round Lake Fire Department were pumping water off of streets.

Flood in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 16-JUL-23 18:10:00 to 16-JUL-23 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW BALTIMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 144 WB/EB between Gill Road and Washington Ave had all lanes closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 16-JUL-23 17:45:00 to 16-JUL-23 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH EASTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: County Official

A portion of County Route 113 in Easton was impassable due to significant amounts of water and tree debris over the roadway.