Flash Flooding and Flooding in New York, July 13 to 15, 2023

Name: Flash Flooding and Flooding in New York, July 13 to 15, 2023
Start: 2023-07-13T14:45
End: 2023-07-15T00:01
Location: New York

July 13 to 15, 2023 · NWS ALY · 68 events in 14 counties and zones

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.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 1
Property damage: None recorded
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 68

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS ALY wrote it up.

What forecasters said that day

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 Jul 13, 12:54 PM EST, 1 hour 51 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 13, 12:54 PM EST, 1 hour 51 minutes before

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In the hours before

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The radar

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Event by event

56 thunderstorm wind, 7 hail, 3 flood, 2 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Warren

When: July 13, 2:45 PM EST
Where: Warren County, 1.5 mi E of Brant Lake
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 43.680, -73.720

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

Hail, Warren

When: July 13, 2:45 PM EST
Where: Warren County, 0.85 mi NE of Brant Lake
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 43.690, -73.740

A quarter size hail was reported near Brant Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind, Herkimer

When: July 13, 2:53 PM EST
Where: Herkimer County, 1.21 mi NE of Brandreth
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 43.940, -74.850

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Hamilton

When: July 13, 2:55 PM EST
Where: Hamilton County, 9.97 mi SW of Sabattis
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 43.970, -74.830

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Herkimer

When: July 13, 2:55 PM EST
Where: Herkimer County, 2.55 mi NE of Brandreth
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 43.960, -74.840

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Herkimer

When: July 13, 3:10 PM EST
Where: Herkimer County, 2.13 mi ESE of Woodin Corners
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 43.290, -75.010

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Herkimer

When: July 13, 3:20 PM EST
Where: Herkimer County, 0.86 mi SE of Frankfort Utica Arpt
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 43.010, -75.160

A tree was reported down near the Town of Frankfort.

Hail, Herkimer

When: July 13, 3:33 PM EST
Where: Herkimer County, 0.51 mi W of West Winfield
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 42.880, -75.190

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

Hail, Herkimer

When: July 13, 3:35 PM EST
Where: Herkimer County, 0.51 mi W of West Winfield
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 42.880, -75.190

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Herkimer

When: July 13, 3:41 PM EST
Where: Herkimer County, Salisbury
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 43.130, -74.830

A tree was down blocking a road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Herkimer

When: July 13, 3:42 PM EST
Where: Herkimer County, 0.5 mi E of Salisbury
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 43.130, -74.820

A tree was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Herkimer

When: July 13, 3:49 PM EST
Where: Herkimer County, 0.21 mi NNW of Salisbury
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 43.133, -74.831

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Herkimer

When: July 13, 4:05 PM EST
Where: Herkimer County, 2.62 mi ENE of Indian Castle
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 43.010, -74.750

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Fulton

When: July 13, 4:23 PM EST
Where: Fulton County, 0.51 mi E of Ephratah
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 43.000, -74.540

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery

When: July 13, 4:33 PM EST
Where: Montgomery County, 0.86 mi NW of Sprout Brook
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 42.860, -74.690

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When: July 13, 4:38 PM EST
Where: Warren County, 2.81 mi N of Bolton Lndg
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 43.610, -73.660

Several trees and powerlines were reported down near North Bolton.

Thunderstorm Wind, Saratoga

When: July 13, 4:50 PM EST
Where: Saratoga County, 1.66 mi WSW of Lynnwood
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 43.290, -73.950

Tree and wires were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When: July 13, 4:52 PM EST
Where: Warren County, 0.5 mi E of Lake Vanare
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 43.370, -73.810

Wires were reported down blocking State Route 9N.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When: July 13, 5:00 PM EST
Where: Washington County, Putnam
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 43.750, -73.400

A tree was reported down across County Route 2.

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When: July 13, 5:02 PM EST
Where: Warren County, 1.66 mi ESE of Lake George
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 43.420, -73.700

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Schoharie

When: July 13, 5:08 PM EST
Where: Schoharie County, 0.69 mi N of Sloansville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 42.760, -74.330

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When: July 13, 5:13 PM EST
Where: Washington County, 2.12 mi WSW of Clemons
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 43.620, -73.490

A tree was reported down across Pike Brook Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When: July 13, 5:14 PM EST
Where: Warren County, 1.38 mi S of Glen Lake
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 43.350, -73.680

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Schoharie

When: July 13, 5:15 PM EST
Where: Schoharie County, 1.23 mi NE of Esperance
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 42.760, -74.250

Trees were reported down on Creek Side Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Schoharie

When: July 13, 5:15 PM EST
Where: Schoharie County, 0.86 mi NE of Esperance
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 42.760, -74.260

Wires were reported down on Charleston Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When: July 13, 5:15 PM EST
Where: Warren County, 0.85 mi SE of Glens Falls
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 43.310, -73.640

A tree was down blocking Walnut Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Saratoga

When: July 13, 5:17 PM EST
Where: Saratoga County, 0.69 mi S of Greenfield
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 43.090, -73.880

Tree and wires were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When: July 13, 5:18 PM EST
Where: Washington County, 1.51 mi W of Vaughns Corners
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 43.380, -73.600

Multiple trees downed across Pattens Mills Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Schoharie

When: July 13, 5:18 PM EST
Where: Schoharie County, 0.69 mi N of Sloansville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 42.760, -74.330

A tree was reported down on Route 20.

Thunderstorm Wind, Saratoga

When: July 13, 5:20 PM EST
Where: Saratoga County, 0.69 mi S of Harmony Corners
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 42.970, -73.950

Tree and wires were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When: July 13, 5:20 PM EST
Where: Washington County, 0.69 mi N of Whitehall
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 43.560, -73.420

Multiple trees and wires were reported down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Saratoga

When: July 13, 5:20 PM EST
Where: Saratoga County, 1.01 mi E of Greenfield
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 43.100, -73.860

Multiple trees and wires were reported down across Greenfield.

Thunderstorm Wind, Columbia

When: July 13, 5:23 PM EST
Where: Columbia County, Kinderhook
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 42.400, -73.700

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When: July 13, 5:25 PM EST
Where: Washington County, 0.69 mi N of Whitehall
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 43.560, -73.420

A tree was downed across State Route 4 near Whitehall.

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When: July 13, 5:30 PM EST
Where: Warren County, 1.01 mi E of West Glen Falls
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 43.300, -73.650

There was porch damage to a house on Franklin Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Columbia

When: July 13, 5:35 PM EST
Where: Columbia County, 0.86 mi SE of Hudson Co Arpt
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 42.290, -73.710

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When: July 13, 5:40 PM EST
Where: Washington County, Ft Edward
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 43.270, -73.580

A tree was downed across Hunt Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind, Saratoga

When: July 13, 5:45 PM EST
Where: Saratoga County, 0.5 mi W of Bacon Hill
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 43.130, -73.630

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Columbia

When: July 13, 5:55 PM EST
Where: Columbia County, 0.86 mi NE of Ghent
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 42.330, -73.610

Multiple trees and wires were down on Route 9.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When: July 13, 6:00 PM EST
Where: Washington County, 1.22 mi SE of Greenwich
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 43.090, -73.500

Trees and wires were downed across County Route 49.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When: July 13, 6:10 PM EST
Where: Washington County, 1.22 mi SE of Battenville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 43.110, -73.410

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

Flash Flood, Columbia

When: July 13, 6:15 PM EST to 9:15 PM EST
Where: Columbia County, 1.68 mi ENE of Red Rock to 1.6 mi SE of Red Rock
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.360, -73.490

Flooding was reported at 563 County Route 24.

Thunderstorm Wind, Albany

When: July 13, 6:18 PM EST
Where: Albany County, Loudonville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 42.700, -73.750

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Greene

When: July 13, 6:24 PM EST
Where: Greene County, Catskill
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 42.220, -73.870

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Columbia

When: July 13, 6:27 PM EST
Where: Columbia County, 0.51 mi W of Germantown
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 42.130, -73.890

Trees were reported down across Route 9G.

Thunderstorm Wind, Columbia

When: July 13, 6:35 PM EST
Where: Columbia County, 0.61 mi WNW of Hudson
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 42.253, -73.791

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Columbia

When: July 13, 6:43 PM EST
Where: Columbia County, 0.51 mi E of Claverack
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Injuries: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 42.220, -73.720

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Columbia

When: July 13, 6:43 PM EST
Where: Columbia County, 0.86 mi NE of Viewmonte
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 42.110, -73.860

A tree was reported down on a house.

Hail, Columbia

When: July 13, 6:45 PM EST
Where: Columbia County, 0.51 mi W of Germantown
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 42.130, -73.890

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Columbia

When: July 13, 6:45 PM EST
Where: Columbia County, 2.07 mi SW of Viewmonte
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 42.080, -73.900

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

Flood, Albany

When: July 13, 6:45 PM EST to 10:00 PM EST
Where: Albany County, 0.29 mi ESE of Cohoes to 0.31 mi W of Cohoes
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 42.768, -73.695

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

Flash Flood, Columbia

When: July 13, 6:49 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Columbia County, 0.59 mi WSW of Columbiaville to 1.17 mi E of Columbiaville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.318, -73.761

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Columbia

When: July 13, 6:53 PM EST
Where: Columbia County, 0.69 mi N of Ghent
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 42.330, -73.620

Numerous trees were down in the town of Ghent.

Thunderstorm Wind, Columbia

When: July 13, 6:57 PM EST
Where: Columbia County, 0.69 mi N of Chatham
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 42.360, -73.600

Trees were reported down at multiple locations in Chatham.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ulster

When: July 13, 6:59 PM EST
Where: Ulster County, 0.69 mi S of Chichester
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 42.090, -74.320

Trees were downed across Forest Preserve Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Columbia

When: July 13, 7:10 PM EST
Where: Columbia County, 0.27 mi SSW of Austerlitz
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 42.316, -73.472

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Columbia

When: July 13, 7:20 PM EST
Where: Columbia County, 0.69 mi N of Craryville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 42.190, -73.570

Trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Columbia

When: July 13, 7:20 PM EST
Where: Columbia County, 0.69 mi S of Graryville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 42.160, -73.580

Trees were reported down.

Flood, Columbia

When: July 13, 7:20 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Columbia County, 1.61 mi ENE of Red Rock to 1.87 mi ENE of Red Rock
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.362, -73.493

Flooding was observed along County Route 24 near Red Rock.

Thunderstorm Wind, Columbia

When: July 13, 7:27 PM EST
Where: Columbia County, Viewmonte
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 42.100, -73.870

A tree was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dutchess

When: July 13, 7:55 PM EST
Where: Dutchess County, 1.24 mi SW of Fraleighs
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 41.990, -73.850

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery

When: July 14, 4:10 PM EST
Where: Montgomery County, 1.47 mi SSE of Ft Plain Nellis Arpt
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 42.930, -74.670

Trees were down along State Highway 80 near Fort Plain.

Hail, Montgomery

When: July 14, 4:24 PM EST
Where: Montgomery County, 2.45 mi SW of St Johnsville
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 42.980, -74.710

Quarter inch size hail was reported near St. Johnsville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery

When: July 14, 4:27 PM EST
Where: Montgomery County, 2.62 mi WSW of St Johnsville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 42.990, -74.720

Trees were reported down.

Flood, Schenectady

When: July 14, 5:25 PM EST to 7:30 PM EST
Where: Schenectady County, 1.23 mi SE of Duanesburg Goyer Arp to 0.96 mi SSW of Duanesburg Goyer Arp
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 42.760, -74.200

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Schoharie

When: July 14, 6:05 PM EST
Where: Schoharie County, 4.86 mi S of Gallupville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 42.600, -74.240

Trees were reported down along Canaday Hill Road.

Hail, Herkimer

When: July 14, 11:36 PM EST
Where: Herkimer County, 0.69 mi N of South Columbia
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 42.890, -75.000

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Herkimer

When: July 15, 12:01 AM EST
Where: Herkimer County, 2.05 mi NW of Indian Castle
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 43.020, -74.830

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

What these are

Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Flash Flood: Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
Flood: Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.

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