Fire crews drained muddy brown water from people's basements in Livingston Manor. With more than a foot and a half of water overnight, officials had to step in fast to help residents.

"We had to evacuate about 20 people in the Livingston Manor and the Roscoe Fire Company with their water rescue team," said Rockland Town Supervisor Rob Eggleton.

Evacuees got out safely and stayed in a local church overnight. Officials say there is still more work to do as they determine how many houses are affected and continue the cleanup effort, with assistance from the Red Cross. But this flash flooding is a problem locals face all too often.

"Until we can get some serious results from the Army Corps [of Engineers] on some flood mitigation on the Little Beaver Kill, which we've been ongoing for about five years, so hopefully maybe this will kick things off again and get something done," said Eggleton.  

Anyone with questions is encouraged to contact the town hall.

In Wallkill, crews worked to remove trees that fell from the storm, like one on Van Burenville Road.

"Our crews are out there, they're dedicated, they've worked pretty much all night and all day, but they're not going home until all the trees are cleared and all the roads are open, because that's what we do," said Wallkill DPW Commissioner Lou Ingrassia, Jr.

Wallkill DPW members have gone to more than 50 sites for calls on trees down. The storm also caused trees to fall in Saugerties and Rhinecliff.