Washington County, NY - Department of Public Safety

06/19/2026

STORM FOLLOW-UP / POWER OUTAGE UPDATES AS OF 6:00 PM
Utility cleanup and restoration work from both National Grid and NYSEG crews progressed significantly throughout the day to the smallest number of outages since the onset of the weather event. Crews are continuing to work on repairing damage and restoring the remaining outages.

MONITORING UTILITY OUTAGES AS OF 6:00 PM
- National Grid: 607
- NYSEG: 241

For detailed information on outages, restoration times or to report utility specific issues, contact your provider:
- National Grid: ngrid.com/2NyUoLM or (800)867-5222
- NYSEG: bit.ly/nysegoutages or (800)572-1131

PLEASE REMEMBER... NEVER approach or touch a downed wire! All wires should be treated as live and reported to the utility companies immediately... and Dial 9-1-1 for Emergencies.

Our continued thanks to our Public Safety team members, our First Responder field partners, DPW crews and utility crews for their tireless work processing, responding to the storm related incidents and navigating the clean-up and restoration efforts for our communities.

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06/19/2026

STORM FOLLOW-UP / POWER OUTAGE UPDATES AS OF 7:00 AM
Yesterday's severe wind and thunderstorm weather, resulted in over 80 storm related incidents. Many parts of our area experienced wind damage, resulting in downed trees, wires and utility poles causing a number of power outages. As of this time, both National Grid and NYSEG continue to have crews out working on damage repairs and restoration efforts, which will continue throughout the day today until all outages are restored.

MONITORING UTILITY OUTAGES AS OF 7:00 AM
- National Grid: 607
- NYSEG: 241

For detailed information on outages, restoration times or to report utility specific issues, contact your provider:
- National Grid: ngrid.com/2NyUoLM or (800)867-5222
- NYSEG: bit.ly/nysegoutages or (800)572-1131

PLEASE REMEMBER... NEVER approach or touch a downed wire! All wires should be treated as live and reported to the utility companies immediately... and Dial 9-1-1 for Emergencies.

THANK YOU to our Public Safety team members, our First Responder field partners, DPW crews and utility crews for their tireless work processing, responding to the storm related incidents and navigating the clean-up and restoration efforts for our communities.

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06/18/2026

In addition to the extension of the Severe Thunderstorm Warnings through 3:15 PM (as of now), a FLASH FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Southeastern Washington County (mapped area noted below), here are the details:

A FLASH FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Southeastern Washington County through 6:00 PM.
* At 249 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Salem, Manchester, Dorset, Manchester Center, Sandgate, Beartown, East Rupert, West Rupert, West Sandgate, South Dorset, East Dorset, Freedleyville, North Dorset, Eagleville, Greenwich Junction, Rexleigh, Shushan, Fitch Point and East Greenwich.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

STORM RELATED ACTIVITY AS OF 2:55 PM
The county continues to experience multiple (over 50) reports of incidents involving storm related damage (tree, wires, poles) in a number of areas of the county. National Grid and NYSEG are both engaged and calls are backed up for the utilities. While the highest number of storm related calls at this time are focused in the Argyle, Greenwich, Easton, Salem and Cambridge areas, there are scattered calls in other areas of the county as well. Some roadways are impacted due to tree / wires, drivers should use caution and NEVER drive over or touch downed power lines.

STAY INFORMED.
BE READY TO ACT.
WATCH THE CONDITIONS.

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06/18/2026

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING EXTENDED
The US National Weather Service Albany NY has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for Washington County extended through 3:15 PM.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

The previously issued TORNADO WATCH remains in effect until 300 PM EDT for east central New York and southern Vermont.

KNOW YOUR SAFE PLACE.
STAY INFORMED.
BE READY TO ACT.
WATCH THE CONDITIONS.

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06/18/2026

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH 2PM

The US National Weather Service Albany NY has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for Washington County until 2:00 PM.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

INSTRUCTIONS: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

The previously issued Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 PM EDT for eastern and east central New York and southern Vermont.

KNOW YOUR SAFE PLACE.
STAY INFORMED.
BE READY TO ACT.
WATCH THE CONDITIONS.

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06/18/2026

TORNADO WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH 3PM / POTENTIAL FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS & GUSTY WINDS CONTINUES

A short time ago the National Weather Service issued a TORNADO WATCH for the greater upstate New York region (as well as in western Massachusetts and southern VT), including Washington County through 3:00 PM this afternoon.

A line of severe thunderstorms is expected to track from west to east across eastern NY into western New England late this morning into this afternoon capable of producing damaging wind gusts up to 80mph and small hail. Today's environment is also favorable for severe thunderstorms to produce a few tornadoes.

KNOW YOUR SAFE PLACE.
STAY INFORMED.
BE READY TO ACT.
WATCH THE CONDITIONS.

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06/17/2026

WIND ADVISORY ISSUED, STORM POTENTIAL FOR TOMORROW
Wind advisories have been issued for most of eastern NY (including Washington County), as well as for Bennington and western Windham Counties in southern VT. Wind gusts of 40-50 mph are expected tomorrow in the advisory area, regardless of whether or not severe thunderstorms occur. These wind gusts could lead to some downed trees/limbs resulting in power outages. Additionally, there is a slight risk for severe thunderstorms tomorrow for all of eastern NY and western New England. Timing looks to be from late morning through early evening. The main hazard is damaging winds, but an isolated tornado can't be ruled out.

WIND ADVISORY DETAILS
A WIND ADVISORY has been issued for Washington County for tomorrow (Thursday) from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
* WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph expected.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. A few trees and large tree limbs could be blown down resulting in some power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fully leafed out trees may result in more trees damage than in the cool season with similar wind gusts.
* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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06/14/2026

POTENTIAL FOR THUNDERSTORMS TODAY
There remains potential for isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms today with damaging wind gusts as the primary hazard. A Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather remains in place for most of eastern New York and western New England, though confidence in the severe thunderstorm threat is low.

Additionally, an isolated flash flood cannot be ruled out across the area given the expected capability of all showers and thunderstorms, regardless of strength, to produce moderate to heavy downpours.

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Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for scattered severe storms continues for much of eastern NY & western New England late this P.M into this evening. Damaging winds are main hazard. If storms hold off until evening, severe threat lowers. Much needed widespread rain likely tonight!

06/09/2026

MESSAGE FROM THE PUTNAM VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY & TOWN OF PUTNAM

This evening around 18:30 hours the Putnam Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched to County Route 1 (Glenbernie Rd) and Warrick Rd for water over the roadway. Apparently a beaver dam let loose on the mountain, causing the road to be shut down.

Due to the damage to the road County Route 1 is down to 1 lane between Warrick Rd and Schwerdtfeger Rd. County Route 1 is closed from Warrick Rd to Lake George way to all traffic except residence.

The Putnam Volunteer Fire Company is keeping a close eye on 2 other dams above Lake George Way South that could cause further damage to the bridge on Lake George Way South if they let loose.

This evening around 18:30 hours we were dispatched to County Route 1 (Glenbernie Rd) and Warrick Rd for water over the roadway. Apparently a beaver dam let loose on the mountain, causing the road to be shut down. Due to the damage to the road County Route 1 is down to 1 lane between Warrick Rd and Schwerdtfeger Rd. County Route 1 is closed from Warrick Rd to Lake George way to all traffic except residence. We are keeping a close eye on 2 other dams above Lake George Way South that could cause further damage to the bridge on Lake George Way South if they let loose.

06/06/2026

POTENTIAL FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS TODAY
Another warmer (highs in the low 80's) day on tap for today with the potential for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

MAIN THREATS
- Damaging winds, possible downed trees/lines and power outages
- Briefly heavy downpours and isolated large hail

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