Following a heavy snowfall event on January 19-20 over much of eastern New York, a strong low pressure system tracking through southern Canada ushered in an unseasonably warm and moist airmass on January 24th. Temperatures surged into the 40s to mid-50s.
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The episode as NWS ALY wrote it up.
Following a heavy snowfall event on January 19-20 over much of eastern New York, a strong low pressure system tracking through southern Canada ushered in an unseasonably warm and moist airmass on January 24th. Temperatures surged into the 40s to mid-50s. Steady rainfall occurred during much of the 24th as a secondary low pressure system developed over the Mid-Atlantic and tracked into southern New England. One to two inches of rainfall occurred over much of the region, although a few reports of three to four inches were recorded over portions of the southern Adirondacks and the eastern Catskills. New daily rainfall records were set at Albany, Glens Falls, and Poughkeepsie.
The combination of the rainfall along with the mild temperatures melting some of the snow resulted in urban and poor drainage flooding over portions of the region along with minor to moderate river flooding in the Hoosic basin. Some ice jam flooding also occurred. Numerous road closures also occurred due to flooding in Washington County, NY. In addition, seven vessels along the Hudson River near Troy were ripped from their moorings during the early morning of the 25th, likely by a surge of water and ice from upstream. Some of these vessels struck bridges, resulting in bridge closures during the morning rush hour, including the Patroon Island Bridge which carries I-90 over the Hudson.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Albany, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jan 24, 9:34 AM EST, 43 minutes earlier.
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</html>Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Albany NY 426 AM EST Thu Jan 24 2019 CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ054-060-061-064>066-VTZ013>015-251200- Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire- Southern Berkshire-Eastern Rensselaer-Western Columbia- Eastern Columbia-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess- Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham- 426 AM EST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, southern Vermont, and the Taconics and Mid Hudson Valley in eastern New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flash Flood Watch. Temperatures will fall below freezing tonight which could result in icy spots forming as wet surfaces freeze. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. The probability of widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time, but rainfall and flooding reports are appreciated. NYZ032-033-038>043-047>053-058-059-063-082>084-251200- Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer-Southern Fulton- Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-Northern Washington- Schoharie-Western Schenectady-Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga- Western Albany-Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-Western Greene- Eastern Greene-Western Ulster-Northern Fulton-Southeast Warren- Southern Washington- 426 AM EST Thu Jan 24 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the southern Adirondacks, Capital Region, Lake George Saratoga Region, Mohawk Valley, eastern Catskills, and Schoharie Valley in eastern New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Moderate to briefly heavy rainfall is expected today. Isolated urban and poor drainage flooding cannot be ruled out. Temperatures will fall below freezing tonight which could result in icy spots forming as wet surfaces freeze. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Lake Effect snowfall is expected Friday into Saturday morning over the western Adirondacks. A light to moderate snowfall is possible and a Winter Weather Advisory may be needed. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albany NY 558 AM EST Thu Jan 24 2019 MAZ001-NYZ032-033-038>043-047-048-051-058-063-082>084-VTZ013>015- 241400- Northern Berkshire-Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer- Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren- Northern Washington-Schoharie-Western Schenectady-Western Albany- Western Greene-Western Ulster-Northern Fulton-Southeast Warren- Southern Washington-Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham- Including the cities of Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, North Adams, Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, Old Forge, Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Long Lake, Sabattis, Hoffmeister, Wells, Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, Frankfort, Dolgeville, Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, North River, Warrensburg, Hague, Huletts Landing, Whitehall, Granville, Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, Mariaville, Delanson, Duanesburg, Westerlo, Altamont, Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, Sundown, Caroga Lake, Glens Falls, West Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, North Easton, Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, Londonderry, Brattleboro, Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls 558 AM EST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...Icy spots possible for the morning commute... Despite air temperatures having risen above freezing, some lingering icy spots from yesterday's freezing rain can be expected on area roadways in the eastern Catskills, Helderbergs, Mohawk and Schoharie Valleys, southern Adirondacks, Lake George Saratoga Region, southern Vermont, and the northern Berkshires. Caution is advised during the morning commute.
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</html>The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
20 flood. Local standard time, as filed.
East Street was closed between Rogers Street and Baldwin Avenue due to flooding.
A residence on Ashgrove Road was evacuated due to flooding from an ice jam on White Creek.
Route 9G was closed between Camp Creek Road and Maple Avenue due to flooding.
Flooding was reported in the area of Midway Alley, Broadway, and West Main Street in Fonda.
Burch Hollow Road was closed between Burton Road and Easton Station Road due to flooding.
An ice jam led to flooding around a residence. The residents were forced to evacuate. An individual attempted to break up the ice jam and became stranded. He had to be rescued by a local fire crew.
Cross Road was closed between Routes 30 and 31 due to flooding.
County Route 61 was closed between Route 22 and Ackley Road due to flooding.
Route 213 was closed between Creek Locks Road and Mountain Road due to flooding.
Route 23 was closed between Route 22 and Yonderview Road due to flooding.
Basement flooding caused a wall to collapse in a residence. Damage amounts were estimated.
River Road was closed at the Buskirk Covered Bridge due to an ice jam on the Hoosic River.
King Road was closed at County Road 59 due to flooding.
Hickory Hill Road was closed between State Route 313 and Perry Hill Road due to flooding.
Rathbun Avenue was closed due to flooding along the Mettawee River.
Route 29 westbound was closed at Brook Road due to flooding.
Gray Lane at Upper Turnpike Road was closed due to flooding along the Mettawee River.
Route 9G was closed between Route 23 and Power Avenue due to flooding.
A surge of ice and water from the prior day's heavy rain and snowmelt moved down the Hudson River and tore a total of ten vessels lose from their moorings above the Federal Dam in Troy during the predawn hours of the 25th. The vessels included tugboats, barges, a cruise ship, and a floating restaurant. Some of the vessels struck bridges, some ran aground, and at least one sunk. The loose vessels prompted the closing of several bridges between Troy and Albany over the Hudson during the morning rush hour, including the Patroon Island Bridge that carries Interstate 90. Amtrak trains crossing the river were forced to reduce their speed as a precaution. The vessels were secured by 11 am. Monetary damage amounts were estimated.
A surge of ice and water from the prior day's heavy rain and snowmelt moved down the Hudson River and tore a total of ten vessels lose from their moorings above the Federal Dam in Troy during the predawn hours of the 25th. The vessels included tugboats, barges, a cruise ship, and a floating restaurant. Some of the vessels struck bridges, some ran aground, and at least one sunk. The loose vessels prompted the closing of several bridges between Troy and Albany over the Hudson during the morning rush hour, including the Patroon Island Bridge that carries Interstate 90. Amtrak trains crossing the river were forced to reduce their speed as a precaution. The vessels were secured by 11 am. A surge of ice and water from the prior day's heavy rain and snowmelt moved down the Hudson River and tore a total of ten vessels lose from their moorings above the Federal Dam in Troy during the predawn hours of the 25th. The vessels included tugboats, barges, a cruise ship, and a floating restaurant. Some of the vessels struck bridges, some ran aground, and at least one sunk. The loose vessels prompted the closing of several bridges between Troy and Albany over the Hudson during the morning rush hour, including the Patroon Island Bridge that carries Interstate 90. Amtrak trains crossing the river were forced to reduce their speed as a precaution. The vessels were secured by 11 am. Monetary damage amounts were estimated.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in New York in 2019Every state in 2019This day in weather historyWarnings in New York, January 2019
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 801393, 801383, 801385, 801380, 801392, 801399, 801394, 801395, 801384, 801386, 801398, 802963, 801391, 801396, 802962, 801387, 802961, 801388, 801401, 801402.