A slow moving low pressure system brought multiple rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms across eastern New York from August 3 to August 4, 2023. Isolated thunderstorms developed during the afternoon hours on August 3 in the system's warm sector producing locally damaging wind gusts, small hail and also a funnel cloud. Additional thunderstorm activity developed ahead of a cold front during the morning hours on August 4, especially across Herkimer County, with activity shifting eastward into the Hudson Valley during the afternoon and evening. Additional wind damage and large hail was observed with these storms as well as localized areas of flooding and flash flooding.

Funnel Cloud in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-23 14:39:00 to 03-AUG-23 14:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: REXFORD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A funnel cloud was observed looking westward on Clifton Country Road. No damage was spotted.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-23 14:48:00 to 03-AUG-23 14:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed near Clifton Park Center.

Flash Flood in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 12:26:00 to 04-AUG-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding was reported along Honey Hill Road and Strumlock Road in the Town of Newport.

Flood in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 15:30:00 to 04-AUG-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tower Road in the Town of Newport was flooded and impassable.

Flood in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 15:30:00 to 04-AUG-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding continued along Honey Hill Road and Strumlock Road in the Town of Newport.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-23 14:46:00 to 03-AUG-23 14:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed near Elnora.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-23 19:00:00 to 03-AUG-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAKERSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to penny size was observed at the intersection of Wileytown Road and Antioch Road near Barkersville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 09:17:00 to 04-AUG-23 09:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was downed along Cedarville Road in the Town of Litchfield.

Flash Flood in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 13:10:00 to 04-AUG-23 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST SCHUYLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple homes were flooded along New York Route 5 in the Town of Schuyler.

Flood in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 15:00:00 to 04-AUG-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST SCHUYLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple homes were flooded along New York Route 5 in the Town of Schuyler.

Flood in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 13:20:00 to 04-AUG-23 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKFORT CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Mucky Run Road was closed near Center Road due to a washout from flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 09:42:00 to 04-AUG-23 09:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: HERKIMER LAMANNA ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree and wires were downed along Oregon Road in the Town of Little Falls.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 09:42:00 to 04-AUG-23 09:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was uprooted near Jacksonburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 09:51:00 to 04-AUG-23 09:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONBURG
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees and wires were downed throughout the City of Little Falls including along NY Route 5 between Gun Club Road and East Main Street. There was also damage to a roof along West Main Street.

Hail in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 13:14:00 to 04-AUG-23 13:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST SCHUYLER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Estimated 1 inch hail fell near the Town of Frankfort. Size was estimated by pictures.

Hail in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 13:15:00 to 04-AUG-23 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST SCHUYLER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel Size hail fell at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds in the Town of Frankfort.

Flood in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 13:24:00 to 04-AUG-23 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKFORT HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A washout was reported due to flooding near the intersection of Albany Road and Higby Road in the Town of Frankfort.

Hail in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 15:05:00 to 04-AUG-23 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINTONTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Hail up to the size of a quarter was reported southeast of Cobleskill.

Hail in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 15:25:00 to 04-AUG-23 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEHALL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported along Saunders Street in Whitehall.

Debris Flow in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 15:20:00 to 04-AUG-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARNERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Images and video were received of mud, water, rocks and other debris flowing over West Fulton Road near Warnerville. The road looked to be impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 19:54:00 to 04-AUG-23 19:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Wires were downed near the Rondout Valley Campground near Accord.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 19:52:00 to 04-AUG-23 19:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: METTACAHONTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A tree and wires were down on a house near Mettacahonts.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 19:55:00 to 04-AUG-23 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A tree and wires were downed near Whitfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 12:07:00 to 04-AUG-23 12:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOHNSON CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed on Bush Road at Mowers Road in the Town of Schuyler.

Hail in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 12:06:00 to 04-AUG-23 12:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Image and video received showed large quantities of quarter size hail.

Flash Flood in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 12:18:00 to 04-AUG-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tower Road in the Town of Newport was flooded and impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 13:31:00 to 04-AUG-23 13:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: THENDARA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

At least two trees were downed in Thendara.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 14:12:00 to 04-AUG-23 14:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAGUE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed along Lake Shore Drive near Hague.

Hail in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 14:48:00 to 04-AUG-23 14:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: COBLESKILL ARPT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Social Media

Hail between quarter and ping pong ball size was reported in Warnerville.

Lightning in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 15:46:00 to 04-AUG-23 15:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYVILLE
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed due to a lightning strike along Route 423 near Stillwater.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 16:25:00 to 04-AUG-23 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH EASTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

A power outage occurred in the Town of Easton off Gifford Road due to a large tree down onto a telephone pole.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 19:48:00 to 04-AUG-23 19:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: TABASCO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A tree and wires were downed across a road in the Hamlet of Tabasco.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 19:54:00 to 04-AUG-23 19:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A tree struck a house and fell onto the roadway near Accord.

Debris Flow in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-23 13:40:00 to 04-AUG-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDARVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A mudslide was reported along New York Route 51 in the Town of German Flatts.