FLOOD WARNING – COLUMBIA COUNTY
Heavy rainfall is causing rising water levels, flooded roadways, and hazardous travel conditions throughout Columbia County. For your safety:
• Stay home unless travel is absolutely necessary.
• Never drive through flooded roadways. Just a few inches of moving water can sweep a vehicle away, and it's impossible to know if the road beneath has been washed out.
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Travel conditions became unsafe Tuesday afternoon when a large amount of heavy rain moved through the area. A portion of State Route 82 between Decker Road and Doodletown Road flooded because of a clogged drain. State workers were on sceen along with State Police to help slow traffic, fire units were dispatched to help clear the obstruction and direct traffic. Utilizing a charges hoseline, the water ... (Full Story & Photos)

Early Monday afternoon, firefighters responded to a reported motorcycle accident. The individual had fallen off his bike and needed help at the intersection of Skyline Road and Pooles Hill Road. 79-44 and Ancram Car 1 responded with Community Rescue Squad and State Police to the scene. The extent of injuries necessitated the need for a helicopter landing at the Ancram Town Hall. 79-20 responded to ... (Full Story & Photos)

Smoke from the Canadian wildfires is causing a haze and smoky smells. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) at Albany has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Fine Particulates for our area until midnight tonight. The advisory recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects.

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Members of the Ancram Fire Company tested and attempted to use a dry hydrant on East Ancram Road Tuesday night. Dry hydrants are a water source for rural fire companies that are not pressurized like your typical hydrants. Cleaning, maintaining are essential for when an emergency necessitates the need for a water source to be established. If you are interested in learning more or joining our company, ... (Full Story & Photos)

A truck struck a pole on Route 7 just before County Route 11 causing significant damage to the pole and snapping it. Ancram Car 3 and 79-31 provided traffic control around the scene until wind bent the pole over the road. The road was closed for a short time until Central Hudson was able to reopen the road. State Police waited for the flatbed.... (Full Story & Photos)

We mourn the passing of member George King Wittlinger. He passed away peacefully Sunday June 14th 2026, surrounded by family. Born August 11th 1934 in Hyde Park, George spent over 30 years residing in Ancramdale and during that time, was the towns justice from 1999 to 2021 and for several years was the Fire Company President. Funeral service will be held at the Ancram Cemetery, County Route 7, Ancram, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members of the Ancram Fire Company were training with equipment on our apparatus when suddenly called into action with assisting Community Rescue Squad. Members divided into groups assisting the EMTs directly while 79-20 when to the Ancram town hall and establish a landing zone. ... (Full Story & Photos)