A worker at the Vischer Ferry Dam checks debris on the spillway on Tues, Aug 30, 2011. The New York Power Authority is watching the Mohawk river dam for possible failure. The dam is connected to Lock 7 of the Barge Canal on one side and a power authority hydro project on the other. Photo by John McIntyre.
CAPITAL DISTRICT — One year ago this week the Capital District face severe flooding from tropical storm Irene. Spotlight photographers documented what happened. Take a look back.
John Purcell was in the middle of the flooding click Here
Officials were worried about the Vischer Ferry Dam on the Mohawk click Here
Flooding in the Stockade click Here
Video of the flooding click Here
Saratoga County gets hit click Here
Jumping Jacks reopens in April after rebuilding click Here
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Irene floods Schenectady County
Schenectady County felt the brunt of a surging Mohawk River on Monday, Aug. 29, as flooding consumed parks, homes and roadways.
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Vischer Ferry Power Dam Photos
A worker at the Vischer Ferry Dam checks debris on the spillway on Tues. The New York Power Authority is watching the Mohawk river dam for possible failure. The dam is connected to Lock 7 of the Barge Canal on the Schenectady County side and a power authority hydro project on the Saratoga County the other.
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Stockade after Irene flooding
Stockade Historic District residents clean up flood damage after Tropical Storm Irene left the area and floodwater receded. The remnants of debris from the flood could be seen throughout Riverside Park in the Stockade on Friday, Sept. 2, as nearby residents piled up damaged items outside their home.
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Irene smashes through Saratoga County
Irene's wind and rain caused widespread damage Sunday in Saratoga County. At the peak, over 30,000 households were without power in the County. Flooding kept officials and local fire departments busy throughout the day.
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Schenectady County Irene Flooding
An array of footage from Schenectady County on Monday, Aug. 29, after the Mohawk River had flooded surrounding communities.
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