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Photos of the Halloween storm aftermath

This bridge near the corner of Hadley Hill Road and North Shore Road in Hadley was washed out by flooding on Paul Creek during the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
This bridge near the corner of Hadley Hill Road and North Shore Road in Hadley was washed out by flooding on Paul Creek during the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
This bridge near the corner of Hadley Hill Road and North Shore Road in Hadley was washed out by flooding on Paul Creek during the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
This bridge near the corner of Hadley Hill Road and North Shore Road in Hadley was washed out by flooding on Paul Creek during the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
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This bridge near the corner of Hadley Hill Road and North Shore Road in Hadley was washed out by flooding on Paul Creek during the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
This bridge near the corner of Hadley Hill Road and North Shore Road in Hadley was washed out by flooding on Paul Creek during the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
This bridge near the corner of Hadley Hill Road and North Shore Road in Hadley was washed out by flooding on Paul Creek during the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
Tower Road in Hadley was closed after the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
Tower Road in Hadley was closed after the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
The waters of Great Sacandaga Lake remained high on November 5. Photo by Mike Lynch
The waters of Great Sacandaga Lake remained high on November 5. Photo by Mike Lynch
The waters of Great Sacandaga Lake remained high on November 5. Photo by Mike Lynch
The waters of Great Sacandaga Lake remained high on November 5. Photo by Mike Lynch
The historic Copeland Bridge in the town of Edinburgh in Saratoga County survived the storm. The bridge dates back to 1879. Photo by Mike Lynch
The historic Copeland Bridge in the town of Edinburgh in Saratoga County survived the storm. The bridge dates back to 1879. Photo by Mike Lynch
Flooding during the Halloween storm damaged roads and bridges, including Algonquin Drive in the town of Wells. Photo by Mike Lynch
Flooding during the Halloween storm damaged roads and bridges, including Algonquin Drive in the town of Wells. Photo by Mike Lynch
Flooding during the Halloween storm damaged roads and bridges, including Algonquin Drive in the town of Wells. Photo by Mike Lynch
Flooding during the Halloween storm damaged roads and bridges, including Algonquin Drive in the town of Wells. Photo by Mike Lynch
Flooding during the Halloween storm damaged roads and bridges, including Algonquin Drive in the town of Wells. Photo by Mike Lynch
Flooding during the Halloween storm damaged roads and bridges, including Algonquin Drive in the town of Wells. Photo by Mike Lynch
Flooding during the Halloween storm damaged roads and bridges, including Algonquin Drive in the town of Wells. Photo by Mike Lynch
Flooding during the Halloween storm damaged roads and bridges, including Algonquin Drive in the town of Wells. Photo by Mike Lynch
Fill for roadwork along South Shore Road around Lake Pleasant in Hamilton County. Photo by Mike Lynch
Fill for roadwork along South Shore Road around Lake Pleasant in Hamilton County. Photo by Mike Lynch
Route 8 from the intersection at Route 30 north of Wells remained closed until November 5 due to washouts from the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
Route 8 from the intersection at Route 30 north of Wells remained closed until November 5 due to washouts from the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
Debris along the shores of the Sacandaga River in the town of Wells. Photo by Mike Lynch
Debris along the shores of the Sacandaga River in the town of Wells. Photo by Mike Lynch
The hydroelectric dam on Lake Algonquin in the town of Wells. Photo by Mike Lynch
The hydroelectric dam on Lake Algonquin in the town of Wells. Photo by Mike Lynch
The Sacandaga River flows under the Algronquin Drive bridge just below Lake Algonquin in the town of Wells. Waters flowed over this bridge during the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
The Sacandaga River flows under the Algronquin Drive bridge just below Lake Algonquin in the town of Wells. Waters flowed over this bridge during the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
The shoulder of Route 73 near Marcy Field in Keene Valley washed out during the Halloween storm and had to be repaired. Photo by Mike Lynch
The shoulder of Route 73 near Marcy Field in Keene Valley washed out during the Halloween storm and had to be repaired. Photo by Mike Lynch
The shoulder of Route 73 near Marcy Field in Keene Valley washed out during the Halloween storm and had to be repaired. Photo by Mike Lynch
The shoulder of Route 73 near Marcy Field in Keene Valley washed out during the Halloween storm and had to be repaired. Photo by Mike Lynch
Flooding debris washed up against a fire hydrant after the East Branch of the Ausable River flooded during the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
Flooding debris washed up against a fire hydrant after the East Branch of the Ausable River flooded during the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
A road crew removes downed trees on Route 73 between the Northway and Keene Valley on November 5. Photo by Mike Lynch
A road crew removes downed trees on Route 73 between the Northway and Keene Valley on November 5. Photo by Mike Lynch
Flooding during the Halloween storm damaged roads and bridges, including Algonquin Drive in the town of Wells. Photo by Mike Lynch
Flooding during the Halloween storm damaged roads and bridges, including Algonquin Drive in the town of Wells. Photo by Mike Lynch
Flooding during the Halloween storm damaged roads and bridges, including Algonquin Drive in the town of Wells. Photo by Mike Lynch
Flooding during the Halloween storm damaged roads and bridges, including Algonquin Drive in the town of Wells. Photo by Mike Lynch
Route 30 between Speculator and Indian Lake was closed in the days after the Halloween storm due to washouts. Photo by Mike Lynch
Route 30 between Speculator and Indian Lake was closed in the days after the Halloween storm due to washouts. Photo by Mike Lynch
Power was knocked out for hundreds of people in Hamilton County as a result of the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
Power was knocked out for hundreds of people in Hamilton County as a result of the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
Parts of Page Street in Lake Pleasant were washed out during the Halloween Storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
Parts of Page Street in Lake Pleasant were washed out during the Halloween Storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
Local and state roads throughout the Adirondacks were closed during the Halloween storm. Many still remain closed a week later. Photo By Mike Lynch
Local and state roads throughout the Adirondacks were closed during the Halloween storm. Many still remain closed a week later. Photo By Mike Lynch
A local inn offers a deal for road crews in the days after the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
A local inn offers a deal for road crews in the days after the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
Lake Pleasant in Speculator was still high on November 5. Photo by Mike Lynch
Lake Pleasant in Speculator was still high on November 5. Photo by Mike Lynch
A utility crew works along South Shore Road around Lake Pleasant. Photo by Mike Lynch
A utility crew works along South Shore Road around Lake Pleasant. Photo by Mike Lynch
The Horicon Fire Department used its airboat during a rescue on the Schroon River on November 1. Photo by Mike Rowland.
The Horicon Fire Department used its airboat during a rescue on the Schroon River on November 1. Photo by Mike Rowland.
Hague Brook washed out Route 8 on the west side of Lake George in the town of Hague. Photo by Tim Rowland.
Hague Brook washed out Route 8 on the west side of Lake George in the town of Hague. Photo by Tim Rowland.
Roads on the west side of Lake George in and around the town of Hague were damaged during the Halloween storm. Photo by Steve Ramant
Roads on the west side of Lake George in and around the town of Hague were damaged during the Halloween storm. Photo by Steve Ramant
Roads on the west side of Lake George in and around the town of Hague were damaged during the Halloween storm. Photo by Steve Ramant
Roads on the west side of Lake George in and around the town of Hague were damaged during the Halloween storm. Photo by Steve Ramant
Roads on the west side of Lake George in and around the town of Hague were damaged during the Halloween storm. Photo by Steve Ramant
Roads on the west side of Lake George in and around the town of Hague were damaged during the Halloween storm. Photo by Steve Ramant
The Hudson River in Warrensburg was still high on November 5. Photo by Mike Lynch
The Hudson River in Warrensburg was still high on November 5. Photo by Mike Lynch
Roads on the west side of Lake George in and around the town of Hague were damaged during the Halloween storm. Photo by Steve Ramant
Roads on the west side of Lake George in and around the town of Hague were damaged during the Halloween storm. Photo by Steve Ramant
Utility trucks gather in the parking lot at Lake Colby Beach in Saranac Lake a few days after the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
Utility trucks gather in the parking lot at Lake Colby Beach in Saranac Lake a few days after the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
Roads on the west side of Lake George in and around the town of Hague were damaged during the Halloween storm. Photo by Steve Ramant
Roads on the west side of Lake George in and around the town of Hague were damaged during the Halloween storm. Photo by Steve Ramant
Roads on the west side of Lake George in and around the town of Hague were damaged during the Halloween storm. Photo by Steve Ramant
Roads on the west side of Lake George in and around the town of Hague were damaged during the Halloween storm. Photo by Steve Ramant
High winds downed trees, like this one on Adirondack Loj Road near Lake Placid, all over the Adirondacks during the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
High winds downed trees, like this one on Adirondack Loj Road near Lake Placid, all over the Adirondacks during the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
High winds downed trees, like this one on Adirondack Loj Road near Lake Placid, all over the Adirondacks during the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
High winds downed trees, like this one on Adirondack Loj Road near Lake Placid, all over the Adirondacks during the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
High winds downed trees, like this one on Adirondack Loj Road near Lake Placid, all over the Adirondacks during the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
High winds downed trees, like this one on Adirondack Loj Road near Lake Placid, all over the Adirondacks during the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
Debris on Adirondack Loj Road on November 1. Photo by Mike Lynch
Debris on Adirondack Loj Road on November 1. Photo by Mike Lynch
High winds downed trees, like this one on Adirondack Loj Road near Lake Placid, all over the Adirondacks during the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
High winds downed trees, like this one on Adirondack Loj Road near Lake Placid, all over the Adirondacks during the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
River Road in Lake Placid flooded during the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
River Road in Lake Placid flooded during the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
The West Branch of the Ausable River as seen from the Route 73 bridge near the Olympic Ski Jumps in Lake Placid. Photo by Mike Lynch
The West Branch of the Ausable River as seen from the Route 73 bridge near the Olympic Ski Jumps in Lake Placid. Photo by Mike Lynch
Muddy waters on the West Branch of the Ausable River near Lake Placid. Photo by Mike Lynch
Muddy waters on the West Branch of the Ausable River near Lake Placid. Photo by Mike Lynch
A downed tree on Route 86 between Wilmington and Lake Placid on November 1. Photo by Mike Lynch
A downed tree on Route 86 between Wilmington and Lake Placid on November 1. Photo by Mike Lynch
High waters on the West Branch of the Ausable River between Lake Placid and Wilmington on November 1. Photo by Mike Lynch
High waters on the West Branch of the Ausable River between Lake Placid and Wilmington on November 1. Photo by Mike Lynch
A downed tree near Monument Falls on the West Branch of the Ausable River near Lake Placid. Photo by Mike Lynch
A downed tree near Monument Falls on the West Branch of the Ausable River near Lake Placid. Photo by Mike Lynch
High waters on the West Branch of the Ausable River between Lake Placid and Wilmington on November 1. Photo by Mike Lynch
High waters on the West Branch of the Ausable River between Lake Placid and Wilmington on November 1. Photo by Mike Lynch
High waters on the West Branch of the Ausable River between Lake Placid and Wilmington on November 1. Photo by Mike Lynch
High waters on the West Branch of the Ausable River between Lake Placid and Wilmington on November 1. Photo by Mike Lynch
High waters on the West Branch of the Ausable River between Lake Placid and Wilmington on November 1. Photo by Mike Lynch
High waters on the West Branch of the Ausable River between Lake Placid and Wilmington on November 1. Photo by Mike Lynch
State roads were closed throughout the Adirondacks as a result of damages sustained during the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch
State roads were closed throughout the Adirondacks as a result of damages sustained during the Halloween storm. Photo by Mike Lynch

In the northern Adirondacks, the Ausable River Association called the Halloween storm the first major flooding event since August 2011, when Tropical Storm Irene rocked the North Country. In the southern Adirondacks, officials said the Halloween storm hit them even harder than Irene. Above are photos of the aftermath of flooding and wind damage. Follow the links below to read articles about the specific impacts to places such as Keene Valley and Wells.

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