Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 6 at 6:33PM EDT until May 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 3:33pm
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 633 PM EDT, trained weather spotters and emergency managers
reported numerous areas in southern Herkimer County experiencing
flooding due to heavy rain. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area over the coming hours as more rain arrives which may
result in renewed flooding or worsen existing flooding. Flash
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Trained spotters reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ilion, Herkimer, Mohawk, Frankfort, Middleville, Cedarville,
Jordanville, Elizabethtown, Warren, North Ilion, South Ilion, East
Frankfort, Spinnerville, Dennison Corners, North Frankfort, North
Columbia, Getman Corners, Corrado Corners, Beacon Light Corners
and East Schuyler.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Herkimer, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY