Oct 1, 2010
An intensifying low pressure system, the remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole, moved northward along the east coast Thursday, September 30th and Friday, October 1st, bringing very heavy rains to east central New York. Abundant tropical moisture was transported into the region. Storm total rainfall of 3 to 9 inches occurred, resulting in widespread river and small stream and urban flooding, including water in basements.||Prior to this event, rainfall deficits were running around 6 to 9 inches across
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 264678). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Albany County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.