Heavy rains lead to water rescues, grist mill destruction in upstate New York
Summary
Heavy rains caused flash flooding in parts of upstate New York, leading to water rescues and damage, including the destruction of a historic grist mill. Cleanup efforts began as floodwaters started to recede, and officials advised local residents to boil water due to damage to a water plant.Key Facts
- Nearly a foot (30 centimeters) of rain fell in Columbia and Rensselaer counties near Albany over 48 hours.
- Albany received 8 inches (20 centimeters) of rain during the same period.
- Flash floods led to people being rescued from homes and vehicles in Albany and nearby towns.
- There were no reports of deaths or injuries from the flooding.
- Floodwaters damaged the oldest part of a centuries-old grist mill in Castleton-on-Hudson.
- The local water plant was damaged, prompting a boil water advisory and calls to reduce water use.
- Photos show stranded cars, flooded farmland, and fast-moving floodwaters spilling onto roads.
- Similar flooding and water rescues occurred earlier in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
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