May 11, 1996
A low pressure system tracked across New York State and New England during May 10 and 11. On May 12 the system moved to the east coast and intensified, this prolonged the period of precipitation. Rainfall in excess of 2 inches fell during this period over much of western New England and eastern New York. This resulted in flooding along the Hoosic River in Washington and Rensselaer Counties. At Eagle Bridge in Rensselaer County the Hoosic River crested at 11.9 feet shortly after midnight on M
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5551044). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Eastern Rensselaer County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.