Essex storm history

Trees downed by thunderstorms winds in Wilmington, including Route 86 and Springfield road. Motorcyclist hit fallen tree on road and died from his injuries.

Significant headwater flooding across roads, streams within the AuSable basin. The AuSable River at AuSable Forks recorded it's 8th highest crest of record.

A widespread 2 to 4 inches of rain fell across Essex county during the afternoon of October 31st into the early morning hours of November 1st. These rains fell across previously saturated soils. Between 830 pm and 130 am, three convective rounds of heavy rain showers with observe…

Tropical Storm Irene deposited 3 to 7+ inches of rainfall to Essex county during the morning and afternoon hours. The greatest rainfall amounts and impact were across central and northern Essex county along the eastern slopes of the Adirondacks. Severe flash flooding occurred wit…

Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Irene caused extensive flooding in the Ausable River basin. For the Ausable River at Ausable Forks, a new record crest was at at 18.43 feet at 22:30 EST August 29. Flood stage is 7.0 feet, and the previous record was 15.22 feet set on November 9…

Runoff from heavy rain and snowmelt caused flash flooding in the town of Moriah NY. Numerous roads were closed due to mudslides, and the Broad Street Bridge in Moriah was undermined and collapsed at approximately 03:00 EST. Later in the day, Titus Road Bridge collapsed at approxi…

Runoff from heavy rain and snowmelt caused flooding along the East and West Branches of the Ausable River, as well as the upper reaches of the Boquet River. The West Branch of the Ausable flooded route 86 between Lake Placid and Wilmington Village, and portions of River Road in L…

Tree and limbs down on utility lines.

A large landslide/debris flow occurred in the Avalanche Pass/Avalanche Lake area, blocking a popular hiking trail and clogging the upper portions of Avalanche Lake with heavy debris and timber.

Thunderstorm winds knocked down tree and utility lines along Mason road.

Tree and other debris down along Elizabethtown-Wadhams road.

Tree on powerlines on Ledge Hill Road.

Trees down along a few roads, including Moriah Road.

Hail estimated at 1.5 inches in diameter while hiking between Dail and Nippletop mountains.

Trees down along side of road near the intersection of Back road and Wood Hill highway.

Trees down on US Route 9, just north of Sharp Bridge campground.

Tree and several branches downed by thunderstorm winds on Corlear Drive.

Several trees downed by thunderstorm winds along State Route 74.

Several trees downed by thunderstorm winds on Trout Brook Road.

Several trees downed by thunderstorm winds on US Route 9.

Numerous large trees down in somewhat divergent pattern near a campsite at Lake Colden dam. Pictures were sent to the office and pattern was indicative of straight-line and possible microburst winds.

Several acres of straight-line wind damage with many pines snapped.

Dept. of Highways and Emergency Management reported several roads washed out in the Keene/Keene Valley area of Essex County due to excessive rainfall of 2 to 4 inches. These included, but were not limited to Route 9N between Keene and Elizabethtown, and Route 73 in Keene Valley a…

Dept. of Highways and Emergency Management reported several roads damaged and/or washed out in and around the Elizabethtown, NY area due to 3 to 5 inches of excessive rainfall. These included, but were not limited to Lincoln Pond Rd. and Route 9N between US 9 and Old Military Rd.

State Emergency Mgmt. reported several road washouts in and near the vicinity of New Russia, NY due to 3 to 5 inches of excessive rainfall. These included, but were not limited to Roaring Brook Rd., Simonds Hill Rd. and Scriver Rd.

Dept. of Highways reported several roads washed out or damaged in and near the vicinity of North Hudson, NY due to 3 to 5 inches of excessive rainfall. This included, but was not limited to US Route 9 between Duntley Rd. and Tracy Rd.

Dept. of Highways and Emergency Mgmt. reported several roads damaged and/or washed out in and in the vicinity of Westport, NY due to 3 to 5 inches of excessive rainfall. These included, but were not limited to NY Route 22 between Main St. and Walker Rd., Route 9N, Ledge Hill Rd. …

Dept. of Highways and Emergency Management reported several roads closed and/or damaged due to high water/flash flooding as a result of 3 to 5 inches of excessive rainfall. These included, but were not limited to NY Route 9, Stevenson Rd. and Bigelow Rd.

Dept. of Highways and Emergency Management reported numerous roads closed and/or damaged due to flash flooding as a result of 3 to 5 inches of excessive rainfall. These included, but were not limited to Joyce Rd., Riddle Rd., Bridal Row Rd., the intersection of Witherbee and Trac…

Emergency Mgmt. reported several roads flooded and/or damaged by flash flooding in and in the vicinity of Port Henry, NY due to 3 to 5 inches of excessive rainfall. These included, but were not limited to Tunnel Ave. and Dock Lane.

Emergency Mgmt. reported several roads washed out in the southern portions of Moriah, NY due to 2 to 4 inches of excessive rainfall. This included, but was not limited to Fairy Lake Rd.

Several trees uprooted or snapped.

Quarter size hail reported in Moriah and Port Henry.

Several trees down.

Trees and utility lines downed by thunderstorm winds.

Slightly larger than quart size hail reported.

Minor tree damage due to thunderstorm winds.

Several trees reported downed by thunderstorm winds.

Multiple trees reported downed by thunderstorm winds.

Persistent shower and thunderstorm activity affected portions of eastern Essex County, NY during the afternoon of August 16, 2023. Radar estimates and observational reports showed that between one and three inches of rain affected this area leading to a few reports of flash flood…

Slightly larger than quarter size hail reported.

An apparent oscillating wet microburst moved across Paradox into Chilson along NY Route 74 causing numerous trees down.

Several trees reported down by thunderstorm winds in apparent pulsing wet microburst in southern Ticonderoga vicinity.

Quarter size hail reported.

Quarter size hail reported.

Powerlines and branches downed by thunderstorm winds along Youngs road in Westport.

Showers and thunderstorms trained across portions of southern Essex County, NY during the afternoon of July 24, 2023. Radar estimates and ground observations showed between two and four inches of rain fell in the affected area, leading to a few reports of flash flooding, most not…