Due to Significant Flooding and Transportation-Related Impacts From Heavy Rainfall; More than Eight Inches of Rain Fell in Parts of Mid-Hudson and More than Five Inches in the Finger Lakes Between Sunday and Monday
Road Closures Remain in Albany, Oswego, Orange, Putnam and Rockland Counties; Metro-North Services Remain Suspended for Upper Harlem Line, Hudson Line Trains to Operate Between Grand Central and Peekskill Beginning Tuesday Morning
Governor Hochul Spoke with White House, FEMA Leadership and U.S. Senators from New York on Potential for Federal Disaster Assistance
Additional 2-3 Inches of Rain Possible Tonight into Tomorrow Morning in the Capital Region and North Country; Flood Watches Remain in Effect for Entire Eastern Part of the State
Governor Hochul today provided an update to New Yorkers as heavy rainfall continues throughout the State and continues to impact widespread areas in the Mid-Hudson, Finger Lakes, Central New York and North County regions. On Sunday, Governor Hochul declared a State of Emergency in Orange and Ontario Counties as numerous road closures and reports of flooding were addressed by state and local responders.
Between Sunday and Monday, more than eight inches of rain was reported in parts of the Mid-Hudson Region (Orange County), and more than five inches of rain were reported in the Finger Lakes Region (Ontario County). As the State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services field staff began damage assessments in Orange and Rockland Counties today, Governor spoke with federal officials from the White House, FEMA and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today regarding the ongoing emergency and the potential for federal assistance to help rebuild.
"While much of the storm has passed through New York, it's critical to remain vigilant," Governor Hochul said. "I'm so grateful to every first responder, state worker and local leader who has stepped up to care for their neighbors in the wake of unprecedented flooding. Moving forward, I'm committed to helping these communities recover and rebuild."
New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Commissioner Jackie Bray said, "Our team continues to work around the clock to assist our local partners and assess damages in impacted counties. New Yorkers in the North Country will experience more rain tonight with potential for flooding. Stay alert and use extra caution if traveling tonight into tomorrow."
The State Department of Transportation is monitoring and responding to weather conditions and has more than 3,470 supervisors and operators available statewide, including more than 545 in the Hudson Valley region. Staff are actively assessing damage and working to get state roads back open as quickly as possible.
To assist with operations, 36 staff from the Capital Region and the Mohawk Valley are being deployed to the Hudson Valley region as follows:
- Capital Region - sending 19 operators and 4 supervisors to the Hudson Valley
- Mohawk Valley - sending 11 operators and 2 supervisors to the Hudson Valley
The Department has deployed bridge inspection teams from Long Island, the Southern Tier and Hudson Valley to the Hudson Valley region and their work is ongoing. The State Route 9W bridge over the Popolopen Creek in the Town Highlands, Orange County, is currently closed for repairs while state engineers develop a plan to repair the bridge and resume traffic as quickly as possible. The Department of Transportation also deployed damage assessment teams from the region and across the state to assess damages on both state and local roads, with information and data currently being assessed by the teams.
Statewide equipment numbers are as follows:
- 1,427 large dump trucks
- 323 large loaders
- 79 tracked and wheeled excavators
- 84 chippers
- 19 graders
- 18 vacuum trucks with sewer jets
- 15 tree crew bucket trucks
Portions of the following State Routes are closed:
Hudson Valley:
- State Route 218 is closed in both directions between Storm King Highway and Town of Cornwall/Town of Highlands line, Town of Cornwall, Orange County
- Palisades Parkway is closed in both directions Between exits 14 and 18, Town of Highlands, Rockland County
- State Route 32 is closed in both directions at Troutbrook Road, Woodbury, Orange County
- U.S. 6 is closed in both directions between NY 293 and Palisades Parkway Ramp, Woodbury, Orange County
- U.S. 6 is closed in both directions between NY 9D and Annsville Circle, Cortlandt, Westchester County
- U.S. 9W is closed in southbound directions north of NY 218 Exit, Highlands, Orange County
- U.S. 9W is closed in both directions area of NY 293, Highlands, Orange County
- U.S. 9W is closed in both directions at Old State Road, Highlands, Orange County
- State Route 32 is closed in both directions at Woodbury Road, Woodbury, Orange County
- U.S. 9W is closed in northbound directions at Bear Mountain Circle, Highlands, Orange County
- U.S. 9W is closed in both directions between Seven Lakes Drive and S Entrance Road, Stony Point, Rockland County
- U.S. 9W is closed in both directions at Mine Dock Road, Highlands, Orange County
- Palisades Parkway is closed in southbound directions between U.S. 9W; U.S. 6; end route and Exit 15; Old Gate Hill Road; County Route 10, Highlands, Orange County
- U.S. 9W is closed in northbound directions south of Stoney Lonesome Road, Highlands, Orange County
- State Route 980U is closed in northbound and southbound directions between U.S. 9W and State Route 218, Highlands, Orange County
- State Route 292 is closed in both directions between State Route 292; State Route 311; State Route 55, Patterson, Putnam County
- State Route 17 is closed in eastbound directions on ramp to exit 130A, Woodbury, Orange County
- State Route 132 is closed in both directions South of U.S. Route 6, Town of Yorktown, Westchester County
- State Route 448 is closed in both directions east of North Broadway, Mount Pleasant, Westchester
Capital Region:
- State Route 32 is closed in both directions between Tibbits Avenue and Bridge Avenue, Cohoes, Albany County
Central New York:
- State Route 104 is closed in both directions Between Standpipe Rd. and Emery Rd., Mexico, Oswego County
- U.S. 11 is closed in both directions between State Route 69 and Czebeniak at the Bridge over the Little Salmon River, Mexico, Oswego County
- U.S. 69A is closed in northbound directions Between State Route 69 and U.S. 11, Parish, Oswego County
Metro-North Transit Service
MTA Metro-North Railroad today announced a partial restoration of train service on the Hudson Line beginning the morning of Tuesday, July 11. Hudson Line trains will operate between Grand Central Terminal and Peekskill at least once per hour.
Metro-North will continue to provide limited bus service for essential travelers between Croton-Harmon and Poughkeepsie, with buses departing Croton-Harmon on a load-and-go basis. Buses will make stops at Croton-Harmon, Beacon and Poughkeepsie. There is no substitute service provided at Manitou, Garrison, Cold Spring and New Hamburg. Bus service on the Upper Harlem Line between Southeast and Wassaic will continue on Tuesday at least through mid-day, making all station stops.
The American Red Cross has established two shelters - one in Ontario County at the Canandaigua Town Hall (5440 Route 5 & 20 West, Canandaigua) and in Orange County at the Sacred Heart School (7 Cozzens Avenue, Highland Falls).
The majority of counties in the easternmost part of the state are under a Flood Watch through this evening as up to two more inches of rain are expected for areas in the Capital Region and the North Country. For a complete listing of weather alerts and forecasts, visit the National Weather Service website at https://alerts.weather.gov.
New Yorkers are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts by subscribing to NY Alert at alert.ny.gov, a free service providing critical emergency information to your cell phone or computer.
Severe Weather Safety Tips
Disaster Supplies
- Have disaster supplies on hand, including:
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Battery-operated radio and extra batteries
- First aid kit and manual
- Emergency food and water
- Non-electric can opener
- Essential medicines
- Checkbook, cash, credit cards, ATM cards
Flash Flooding
- Never attempt to drive on a flooded road. Turn around and go another way.
- If water begins to rise rapidly around you in your car, abandon the vehicle immediately.
- Do not underestimate the power of fast-moving water. Two feet of fast-moving flood water will float your car, and water moving at two miles per hour can sweep cars off a road or bridge.
Lightning
- Follow the 30-30 rule: If the time between when you see a flash of lightning and hear thunder is 30 seconds or less, the lightning is close enough to hit you. Seek shelter immediately. After the last flash of lightning, wait 30 minutes before leaving your shelter.
- Lightning hits the tallest object. If you are above a tree line, quickly get below it and crouch down if you are in an exposed area.
- If you can't get to a shelter, stay away from trees. If there is no shelter, crouch in the open, keeping twice as far away from a tree as it is tall.
Tornado
- If outdoors and a Tornado Warning is issued, seek shelter immediately. If there is no shelter nearby, lie flat in a ditch or low spot with your hands shielding your head.
- If at home or in a small building, go to the basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of the building. Stay away from windows. Closets, bathrooms, and other interior rooms offer the best protection. Get under something sturdy or cover yourself with a mattress.
- If in a school, hospital, or shopping center, go to a pre-designated shelter area. Stay away from large open areas and windows. Do not go outside to your car.
- If in a high-rise building, go to an interior small room or hallway on the lowest floor possible. Do not use elevators - use stairs instead.
For more information on personal preparedness and how to stay safe during severe weather, visit: https://www.dhses.ny.gov/safety-and-prevention.
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