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Overview

The remnants of Tropical Cyclone Ida resulted in widespread areal and flash flooding over Ulster, Dutchess and Litchfield counties during the late evening hours on September 1 into the overnight hours on September 2 where 3 to 7 inches of rain fell. The southern half of Dutchess County was highly impacted, where 35 roads were damaged or closed and at least one bridge was washed out. The County Executive declared a state of emergency and restricted non-essential travel for several towns in southern Dutchess County. Metro North rail service was shut down due to the flooding, and up to 2,000 customers lost power. A federal major disaster was declared for Dutchess County, which reported $2.5 million in damages to public assets and municipal facilities, along with an estimated $1 million in damages to private homes, apartments, and businesses. One fatality occurred in northwestern Connecticut when a police officer's patrol vehicle was swept away by flood waters.

A case study recapping Ida and its meteorological impacts across the region can be viewed by clicking on the Environment tab or by clicking here.

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