Sep 1, 2021
The remnants of Tropical Cyclone Ida resulted in widespread flash flooding over Ulster and Dutchess Counties during the late evening of September 1 where 3 to 7 inches of rain fell. The southern half of Dutchess County was hit hardest, where 35 roads were damaged or closed and at least one bridge washed out. The County Executive declared a state of emergency and restricted non-essential travel for several towns in southern Dutchess. Metro North rail service was shut down due to the flooding, and
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 986932). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Dutchess County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.