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Albany storm history

Storm events recorded in Albany, New York between 1950 and 2025.

926
Total events
7
Tornadoes
185
Hail
189
Floods
3
Deaths
$41.5M
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

July 10, 1989 · Albany, New York
Tornado F4 Tornado$25.0M damage
August 28, 2011 · Albany, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood1 death
A woman died when she was swept into the Onesquethaw Creek near her home on Slingerlands Avenue in Clarksville. The time of her death is estimated.
April 16, 2007 · Albany, New York
Flood Flood1 death, 1 injury
Heavy rain led to widespread flooding of small streams and creeks across the county, which began during the morning hours of Monday, April 16th, and persisted into late Monday evening on the 16th. Widespread flooding led to numerous road closures, including Miller Road off Route …
July 15, 1995 · Albany, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind1 death
August 14, 2002 · Albany, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind9 injuries
May 12, 1984 · Albany, New York
Tornado F0 Tornado13 injuries
August 23, 2020 · Albany, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind$7.5M damage
A barn roof was torn off due to thunderstorm winds.
September 16, 1999 · Albany, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood$2.2M damage
August 13, 2025 · Albany, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A local fire department reported several trees and wires down with wires on a car near Route 143 and Waterboard Road near Coeymans Hollow.
August 13, 2025 · Albany, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A local fire department reported a tree down on house on Morehouse Road in the Town of Coeymans.
August 13, 2025 · Albany, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A local fire department reported a tree and power lines down on Blodgett Hill Road in the Town of Coeymans.
June 7, 2025 · Albany, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A 911 call center operator reported the closure of Academy Road due to flooding.
June 7, 2025 · Albany, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A member of the public reported that Central Avenue was flooded under the railroad bridge by Yardboro Avenue. Police blocked off that section of the road and a car is stuck in the flood waters.
June 7, 2025 · Albany, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Albany county emergency management relayed numerous reports of flooding throughout Albany County on June 7. Residential basements were flooded on Rock Road, along the Helderberg Trail, on Delaware Turnpike, Cole Hill Road, 7th Avenue in Watervliet, Eastview Drive, and Rock Road. …
June 6, 2025 · Albany, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A local 911 call center operator reported portions of Township Road in Knox being barricaded off due to flooding but stated that the road remained passable.
June 6, 2025 · Albany, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A member of the public reported rapid flowing water near the intersection of Severson and Helderberg Avenue.
June 6, 2025 · Albany, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A 911 call center operator reported 4.35 inches of rain in Knox. Additionally, numerous flooding reports were relayed to NWS Albany throughout Knox. These included flooded residential basements on Berne Altamont Road, Sand Lane, Becker Road, and Pleasant Valley Road; flooded road…
August 19, 2024 · Albany, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A member of the public reported the closure of Western Avenue due to flooding at Stuyvesant Plaza.
August 19, 2024 · Albany, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Department of Highways reported flooding on NY 5 moving eastbound at the Town of Colonie/City of Albany line with all lanes closed.
August 19, 2024 · Albany, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter reported 4 to 5 cars submerged in a few feet or higher of water near Central Avenue and the NYS Albany DMV.
August 19, 2024 · Albany, New York
Flood Flood
A member of the public reported the closure of Western Avenue due to flooding at Stuyvesant Plaza.
August 19, 2024 · Albany, New York
Flood Flood
The Department of Highways reported flooding on NY 5 moving eastbound at the Town of Colonie/City of Albany line with all lanes closed.
August 19, 2024 · Albany, New York
Flood Flood
A trained spotter reported 4 to 5 cars submerged in a few feet or higher of water near Central Avenue and the NYS Albany DMV.
August 15, 2024 · Albany, New York
Hail Hail
Received a report from a local broadcast meteorologist of nickel sized hail in the town of Voorheesville.
August 9, 2024 · Albany, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A local 911 call center made several reports of flooded roadways in the town of Guilderland.
August 9, 2024 · Albany, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A local 911 call center made several reports of flooded roadways in the town of Colonie.
August 9, 2024 · Albany, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An Amateur Radio operator reported the closure of New Salem Road at New Scotland Road due to flooding.
August 9, 2024 · Albany, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A National Weather Service employee reported the closure of Davis Avenue due to flooding.
August 9, 2024 · Albany, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A National Weather Service employee reported multiple cars stalled and stuck in flood waters on Daytona Avenue.
August 9, 2024 · Albany, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
As reported on social media, Central Avenue became flooded under the I-90 overpass and caused cars to become stalled and stuck in the flood waters.
August 9, 2024 · Albany, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Western Avenue, in front of Stuyvesant Plaza, was reported closed on social media due to flooding.
August 9, 2024 · Albany, New York
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was observed near the intersection of Route 9 and Route 155 in Latham.
July 17, 2024 · Albany, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Albany County 911 Center reported multiple trees and wires down in the town of Watervliet that impacted 5th Avenue and 16th Street.
July 16, 2024 · Albany, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large, healthy trees were downed near Western Turnpike in Altamont.
July 16, 2024 · Albany, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported along County Route 402 in the Town of Westerlo.
July 16, 2024 · Albany, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported on County Route 312 in the Town of Westerlo.
July 16, 2024 · Albany, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported near the intersection of Tan Hollow Road and Dunbar Road in the Town of Westerlo.
July 16, 2024 · Albany, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wires were downed on State Route 143 in the Town of Westerlo.
July 16, 2024 · Albany, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported near the intersection of Hillson Road and Hunt Road in the Town of Westerlo.
July 16, 2024 · Albany, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large trees were downed across Vly Road between Watervilet Shaker Road and Chris Drive in the Town of Colonie.
July 16, 2024 · Albany, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed on Western Avenue in Guilderland.
July 16, 2024 · Albany, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported near the intersection of Lawson Lake Road and Zabel Hill Road near Dormansville.
July 16, 2024 · Albany, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported on Indian Fields Road/New York State Route 32 near Feura Bush.
July 16, 2024 · Albany, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported on 5th Avenue in the City of Watervilet.
July 16, 2024 · Albany, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported near the intersection of 7th Street and 5th Avenue in the City of Watervilet.
July 16, 2024 · Albany, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported on Upper Font Grove Road near the Town of Bethlehem.
July 16, 2024 · Albany, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wires were downed along North Pearl Street in the Village of Menands.
July 16, 2024 · Albany, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down in Selkirk.
July 16, 2024 · Albany, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported near the intersection of Jarvia Road North and Bushendorf Road.
July 16, 2024 · Albany, New York
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree and wire damage was reported on Nolan Road and Martins Hill Road/Route 143 near the Village of Ravena.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
202590
2024470
2023290
2022350
2021310
2020620
2019500
2018520
2017390
2016130
2015340
2014621
2013250
201260
2011530
2010210
2009460
2008320
2007250
200660
200590
2004120
200320
2002180
2001130
2000180
1999110
1998141
199770
1996140
1995160
1994160
199290
199180
199051
198971
198830
198740
1986110
198530
198411
198340
198210
198021
197910
197710
197510
197311
197230
197130
197010
196960
196870
196610
196520
196410
196140
196030
195910
195840
195610