Parts of Cobleskill are underwater, as flooding closes down roadways, shuts down schools, and forces people from their homes. Erin Connolly has more from residents.

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COBLESKILL, N.Y. -- Brad Fonda of Cobleskill said, "It's pretty bad when you get hit twice in a week, twice in two weeks."

Roadways became waterways Wednesday as the Cobleskill Creek went above flood stage.

Tina Fonda of Cobleskill said, "This really did rock us to the core because this is worse than we thought."

Thursday was the aftermath of it all: flooded fairgrounds, road closures, and water-damaged businesses and homes.

Tina Fonda said, "It's nerve-wracking to think that the home you live in could be taken away, everything you have, your prized possessions, gone."

"You feel helpless," said Chris Baron of Cobleskill. "You do what you can to get stuff out of the way, but when that water comes through, it's amazing."

Many people are pumping water out of their basements, facing issues of erosion and cleaning up mud.

"It's a lot worse for other people, but it's going to be a lot of work to clean up, but you gotta do what you gotta do," said Jay Trendell of Cobleskill.

Video shot by a viewer from SUNY Cobleskill Wednesday showed water flowing through the campus. Five dorms were damaged from flooding as well as some academic buildings. Classes were cancelled for Thursday and Friday. Classes were also cancelled Thursday for the Cobleskill-Richmondville School District. A few students were even forced to stay the night at the school because of poor road conditions.

Tina Fonda said, "It was very scary to not have my family together, and being told you can't have your children is devastating."

And even emergency officials are not immune to the emotions that come along with this degree of devastation.

Karen Miller, the public information officer for Schoharie County, said, "I've been a part of this community my entire life. I know a lot of these people, friends and family. It's hard on everyone."

"It's amazing," Brad Fonda said. "It's just amazing what water can do to stuff."