BlockClifton Park, New York
33 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1893 and the latest in 1989. It stands in Clifton Park town. It lies in ZIP code area 12065. The Survey maps it on the Niskayuna quadrangle.
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Then and now
1893 to 1989The same ground, surveyed 96 years apart. Drag the handle to wipe between them. Both sheets are United States Geological Survey originals; neither has been altered.
On record in Clifton Park
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 2 records
Vischer Ferry Historic Districtlisted 1975- School No. 5 "The Little Red Schoolhouse"listed 2025
Topographic sheets covering this place
16 surveys from 33 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1893 USGS Schenectady quadrangle1:62500
- 1895 USGS Schenectady quadrangle1:62500
- 1898 USGS Schenectady quadrangle1:62500, 8 printings
- 1930 USGS Schenectady quadrangle1:62500, 5 printings
- 1947 USGS Schenectady quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1948 USGS Albany quadrangle1:250000
- 1948 USGS Schenectady quadrangle1:62500
- 1949 USGS Schenectady quadrangle1:62500
- 1954 USGS Niskayuna quadrangle1:24000, 4 printings
- 1954 USGS Schenectady quadrangle1:62500
- 1956 USGS Albany quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1957 USGS Albany quadrangle1:250000
- 1959 USGS Albany quadrangle1:250000
- 1962 USGS Albany quadrangle1:250000
- 1986 USGS Albany quadrangle1:100000
- 1989 USGS Albany quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
Fires near this place
455 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 455 fires within 5 miles of Clifton Park between 1992 and 2020, burning about 596 acres in total. 28 started naturally. 92 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 227 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 92 |
| Smoking | 33 |
| Natural | 28 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 27 |
| Debris and open burning | 26 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 10 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 7 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 5 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 September 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | N/A |
| 7 September 2016 | Railroad operations and maintenance | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | N/A |
| 5 September 2016 | Railroad operations and maintenance | 6.3 acres | Fire Department of New York | N/A |
| 5 September 2016 | Recreation and ceremony | 1.3 acres | Fire Department of New York | N/A |
| 30 September 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | N/A |
| 30 September 2001 | Smoking | 1.0 acres | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 3 September 2012 | Misuse of fire by a minor | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 3 September 2008 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
9 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 9 workings within 5 miles of Clifton Park: 5 producers, 4 past producers. 5 still produce. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Clay. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Clay Pit | Clay | Producer | ||
| Mechcanicville Clay Pit | Clay | Producer | ||
| Collins Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Sedimentary | |
| Collins Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| G. Fannucci Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Sedimentary | |
| Pollock Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Sedimentary | |
| Willow Glen Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Willow Glen Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Willow Glen Pit and Mill | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Sedimentary |
Storms near this place
48 since 1993Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Clifton Park in 48 storm reports between 1993 and 2023: 29 thunderstorm wind, 9 hail, 5 flash flood, 2 lightning. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | $300,000 | no account filed |
| June 2003 | Lightning | Clifton Park | $50,000 | During the predawn hour on June 30, lightning from a thunderstorm struck a house in Clifton Park, causing a fire in the upper portions of the structure which produced extensive damage. No injuries were reported to the National Weather Service. |
| August 2000 | Flash Flood | Clifton Park | $50,000 | no account filed |
| May 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | $31,000 | no account filed |
| May 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | $27,000 | no account filed |
| June 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | $19,000 | no account filed |
| May 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | $13,000 | no account filed |
| September 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | $12,000 | no account filed |
| August 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | $11,000 | no account filed |
| August 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | $11,000 | no account filed |
| August 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | $10,000 | no account filed |
| June 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | $5,000 | no account filed |
| July 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | $5,000 | no account filed |
| August 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | $5,000 | no account filed |
| June 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | $5,000 | no account filed |
| August 1993 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | $5,000 | no account filed |
| August 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | $4,000 | A warm and humid airmass was established across the Eastern United States. A stationary front from New York State eastward into Southern New England produced clusters of severe thunderstorms which were accompanied by very frequent lightning and torrential downpours. Lightning struck three homes in Saratoga County which caused roof and attic damage. Torrential rains also produced urban flooding in the cities of Schenectady and Saratoga Springs. A flash flood occurred in the town of Round Lake in Saratoga County as Ballston Creek overflowed its bank and a truck was washed into the creek. |
| August 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | $4,000 | no account filed |
| July 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | $1,000 | no account filed |
| July 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | $500 | no account filed |
| August 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | - | A tree was downed near Clifton Park Center. |
| July 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | - | A few trees were downed in Halfmoon Township. |
| July 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | - | Trees were downed with two poles snapped and wires sparking at Kashmiri Terrace and Cherry Lane. |
| July 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | - | Trees and wires were downed in Clifton Park. |
| July 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | - | Trees were downed on Sitterly Road near Interstate 87. |
| August 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | - | Trees were downed in Halfmoon township. |
| May 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | - | Tree limbs were downed on Route 9. |
| June 2017 | Hail | Clifton Park | - | Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in the hamlet of Newtown in the town of Halfmoon. |
| September 2015 | Hail | Clifton Park | - | Nickel size hail was reported in Clifton Park during a thunderstorm. |
| May 2015 | Flash Flood | Clifton Park | - | Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms led to flash flooding in Clifton Park. Nearly two inches of rain fell in under an hour. As a result of the heavy rain, the intersection of Crossing Boulevard and Route 9 was closed. The nearby North Pointe Apartment Complex was impacted by the flood waters as well. |
| June 2014 | Flash Flood | Clifton Park | - | Flash flooding from thunderstorm heavy rain led to the closure of the left southbound lane on Interstate 87 (The Adirondack Northway) south of Exit 9 in Clifton Park. The lane remained closed for several hours until water receded. |
| May 2012 | Hail | Clifton Park | - | Ping-pong ball size (measured) hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Clifton Park. Hail covered the ground. |
| September 2011 | Hail | Clifton Park | - | Penny size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Clifton Park. |
| May 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | - | A tree was reported down on Plank Road in Clifton Park at the interesction of Innisbrook Drive due to strong thunderstorm winds. |
| August 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | - | Damage to a construction site occurred at Clifton Park Center in Clifton Park due to strong thunderstorm winds. |
| August 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | - | Fifteen trees and 2 high tension towers were reported down on Vosburgh Road and Stone Crest Drive in Clifton Park due to strong thunderstorm winds. |
| July 2008 | Heavy Rain | Clifton Park | - | Heavy rainfall from training thunderstorm clusters resulted in minor flooding of the Adirondack Northway, or Interstate 87, near and immediately south of Exit 9 on the southbound side in Clifton Park. The left lane on the southbound side was briefly closed due to ponding of water. |
| June 2007 | Hail | Clifton Park | - | Quarter size hail was reported in Clifton Park. |
| March 2007 | Flood | Clifton Park | - | An ice jam moving along the Mohawk River near the Northway Bridge resulted in flooding between Halfmoon and Clifton Park. The flooding led to several road closures, including Riverview Road between Boyack Road and Van Vranken Road. |
| April 2007 | Heavy Rain | Clifton Park | - | Heavy rainfall led to minor flooding of small streams and creeks, as well as in low lying, poor drainage areas and roadways, throughout the county, beginning Monday morning on the 16th, and continuing until the early morning hours of Tuesday the 17th.|Minor flooding affected several small streams and creeks, including the Tenedaho Creek near Round Lake, Ballston Creek near Ballston Center, and the Kayaderosseras Creek in Ballston Spa.|Several roads were closed as a result of high water levels, including a portion of Boyack Road between Clifton Park and Halfmoon, Bruno Road between Plank Road and Route 146 in Clifton Park, Outlet Road near Ballston Center between Powers Lane and Lake Road, and State Route 67 between the city of Mechanicville and George Thompson Road in the town of Stillwater.| |
| July 2006 | Flash Flood | Clifton Park | - | Law enforcement personnel reported that 2 children were trapped in a car as a result of flash flooding in Clifton Park. |
| June 2004 | Lightning | Clifton Park | - | Trees and power lines down. |
| July 2020 | Hail | Clifton Park | - | no account filed |
| August 2018 | Hail | Clifton Park | - | no account filed |
| April 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Clifton Park | - | no account filed |
| August 2003 | Flash Flood | Clifton Park | - | no account filed |
| May 2001 | Hail | Clifton Park | - | no account filed |
| June 1996 | Hail | Clifton Park | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagler Corners | 1.5 miles | 33 | |
| Midway Park | 2.0 miles | 31 | |
| Newtown | 2.5 miles | 31 | |
| Clifton Park Center | 2.7 miles | 33 | |
| Ushers | 2.9 miles | 32 | |
| Grays Corners | 3.2 miles | 33 | |
| Elnora | 3.3 miles | 32 | |
| Crescent | 3.5 miles | 31 |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 946878. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.