Storm Damage in New Rochelle and Pelham, NY on July 25, 2010

Between 4:30 and 5pm today, a huge squall line created a rain storm condition with 60+ mph winds in New Rochelle and Pelham, NY. At times, the rain 'fell' across the horizon instead of down, creating an updraft with water going everywhere imaginable. I did not see any major flooding but storm sewers were back up a bit because too much water going through pipes not big enough to handle it.

Downed power lines and big tree branches in both cities were evident as auto and foot traffic were diverted for safety reasons by the repective police and fire departments. Some of the tree limbs were quickly moved by police but fire department intervention was required for the power lines hitting the ground.

New Rochelle photos on Elm Street (note the downed power line on the close-up):

Pelham NY photos on Boston Post Road at Pelhamdale Rd as Pelham PD blocks the road for their FD...

...and near the Hutchinson River Parkway:

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