Flash Flood — Clinton, New York

2023-07-07 · near Altona, Clinton, New York

$100K

Property damage

Event narrative

Clinton County Emergency Mgmt. reported several road closures across the county, most notably in the Altona, NY and Dannemora, NY area. Reliable observations and radar estimates suggest 2-4 inches of rain fell in the area. The Military Turnpike (Route 190) along with Miner Farm Road and Duley Road were noted roads impacted by flash flooding.

Wider weather episode

Several clusters of training showers and thunderstorms, some with torrential rainfall affected portions of Clinton County, NY on the afternoon of July 7, 2023. Areas around Altona, NY and Dannemora, NY were affected by flash flooding after several inches of rain was observed.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1109084. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.