Flood in Columbia County, New York
Flood May 31, 2025 · Columbia County, New York
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
A New York Alert from the Department of Transportation reported the flooding and closure of NY 295 going both directions between Rod and Gun Club Road and Hartigan Road in Chatham in Columbia County. Both lanes of this road were closed as of 1121 AM EST.
The wider storm
An intensifying coastal low pressure system brought prolonged moderate to locally heavy rainfall beginning early Saturday, May 31 through that same afternoon before lightening and gradually tapering off in the evening and into the overnight. Rainfall totals across eastern New York ranged from around one inch to three and a half inches with a maximum total of 3.95 inches in Ulster County. A couple of reports of poor drainage flooding were relayed to NWS Albany with the most significant impact being the closure of NY295 going both directions between Rod and Gun Club Road and Hartigan Road in Chatham in Columbia County. Additionally, the combination of strong synoptic winds and very moist soils led to a handful of reports of downed trees and wires, specifically in Dutchess County.
Began near New Concord (42.3876, -73.5600).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1265372. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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