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Capital Region Slammed by Flash Floods; State of Emergency Declared in Rensselaer County
Officials urged motorists to avoid flooded roads as 3 to 5 inches of rain triggered emergency declarations and closures across the Capital Region.
- On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding across the Capital Region, prompting multiple municipalities including Rensselaer County to declare states of emergency.
- National Weather Service Meteorologist Luke Winand described the event as widespread, noting the storm "came in from the West, but eventually settled over the region," causing continuous, heavy rainfall.
- Impassable roads in Schodack, where more than 10 inches of rain fell, forced travel restrictions, while Amtrak suspended Hudson Line service between Rensselaer and Penn Station until about 3 p.m. Wednesday.
- The American Red Cross opened emergency shelters for displaced residents, including a location at the Albany School of Humanities opening around noon.
- With rainfall tapering off, volunteers will remain in affected areas to assist recovery efforts, while officials urged motorists to follow "Turn Around, Don't Drown"—avoiding flooded roadways.
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