Billy Joe's Ribworks was one of several restaurants on the Newburgh waterfront that sustained flood damage as a result of Tropical Storm Irene on Sunday, August 28, 2011. More than 100,000 people lost power during Hurricane Irene, which was downgraded to a Tropical Storm by the time it hit the Hudson Valley region. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
Ducks swimming in the parking lot of Gully's on the Newburgh waterfront couldn't tell where the Hudson River ended and land begun as a result of Tropical Storm Irene on Sunday, August 28, 2011. More than 100,000 people lost power during Hurricane Irene, which was downgraded to a Tropical Storm by the time it hit the Hudson Valley region. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
Some residents in the City of Newburgh, NY boarded up windows to protect them from the predicted strong winds from Hurricane Irene on Sunday, August 28, 2011. More than 100,000 people lost power during Hurricane Irene, which was downgraded to a Tropical Storm by the time it hit the Hudson Valley region. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
A tree limb lays on utility lines on Liberty Street in the City of Newburgh, NY as a result of Hurricane Irene on Sunday, August 28, 2011. More than 100,000 people lost power during Hurricane Irene, which was downgraded to a Tropical Storm by the time it hit the Hudson Valley region. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The boat launch in Newburgh was completly flooded as the Hudson River rose rapidly during Hurricane Irene on Sunday, August 28, 2011. More than 100,000 people lost power during Hurricane Irene, which was downgraded to a Tropical Storm by the time it hit the Hudson Valley region. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
A CSX cargo train sits on the tracks along the Hudson River as Hurricane Irene hits the Mid-Hudson Valley region on Sunday, August 28, 2011. More than 100,000 people lost power during Hurricane Irene, which was downgraded to a Tropical Storm by the time it hit the Hudson Valley region. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
Barracades were up on Route 9W South in New Windsor, NY preventing motorists to travel the flooded road as a result of Hurricane Irene on Sunday, August 28, 2011. More than 100,000 people lost power during Hurricane Irene, which was downgraded to a Tropical Storm by the time it hit the Hudson Valley region. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
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