Early December

Ostrander Bridge back.

mid-October

This boulder used to be adjacent to the CPOA deck, found at confluence of Stoney Clove and Warner Creeks, in Silver Hollow

Awaiting relief funds

This news story from News 10, an ALbany station, highlights Phoenicia's continuing plight.

Prattsville announces rebuilding “Action Plan”

The Town of Prattsville has announced an action plan; to rebuild and redesign the city to make it a better place to live in the future. The town made the transition from emergency mode to rebuilding mode as of Tuesday night. Community leaders say they're hoping to turn this disaster into a way to make Prattsville "better" than it was before.More than a month has passed since the flood caused by Hurricane Irene wiped out most of the town. Condemned homes line the streets; while some businesses are getting back on their feet. During the town's weekly meeting Supervisor Kory O'Hara mentioned an "Action Plan' for a long term rebuilding process.

September 8

Pondering wisdom of rebuilding anew

Route 42.

This New York Times article created something of a brouhaha, especially the quote attributed to Kevin Cahill.

Irene caused $1B in damage; FEMA declares disaster

Across Main Street from the Morses in Prattsville, N.Y., an area destroyed by flooding related to Tropical Storm Irene. (Jimmy Vielkind/Times Union)

Fertile flood plain a two-edged sword

The Batavia Kill overflowed its banks, swamping the Lawrence family's farm in Ashland, N.Y. More Photos »

Post-diluvian

A week after the August rains and flood, Stoney Clove Creek is returning to normal. Compare to the video posted below on August 15, and note the significant difference.

By Monday the 22nd the water level was further down, though above what is 'normal' for August.

Chichester floods

After some light rains on Saturday and Sunday, very heavy rains fell overnight into Monday the 15th. These pictures and videos give you a good look at how sleepy Stoney Creek

went from its placid, lazy flow on Saturday afternoon at 1.33pm to a rampaging big muddy

on Monday morning at 9:30. Phoenicia is reported to have received 5 inches of rain, Tannersville 3.7 inches of rain. Whatever the total that fell at the source of our Stoney Creek up in the Devil's Tombstone, there is no doubt of its ferocity and power. Look (and listen) to our little brook gone muddy:

August 13

Pictures of Chichester and West Kill.

Chichester wedding

end of July 2011