September 30th - October 1st, 2010
Very Heavy Rainfall & Flooding

The remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole moved northward along a nearly stationary boundary along the east coast bringing abundant tropical moisture into the region. A very strong low level jet help fuel the heavy rainfall and produced strong gusty southerly winds. Rainfall reports ranged from just over 3 inches up to 9 inches . At the Albany International Airport daily rainfall records were broken for September 30th and October 1st. Widespread urban and small stream flooding was reported. Major flooding occurred on the Esopus Creek at Cold Brook and on the Schoharie Creek at Prattsville with widespread minor river flooding occurring along portions of the Esopus Creek, Rondout Creek, Schoharie Creek, Mohawk River, West Canada Creek, Hudson River, Sacandaga River and Still River. Refer to the hydrographs below.

Prior to this event rainfall deficits were running around 6 to 9 inches across east central New York and western New England. There were moderate drought conditions across southern Vermont, the Berkshires and northwestern Connecticut into the Taconics of New York with abnormally dry conditions across much of east central New York. Drought conditions eased after the event.