Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 6 at 8:16PM EDT until May 6 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 5:16pm
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 8:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of east central New York, including the
following counties, Greene, Schoharie and Ulster.
* WHEN...Until 1115 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
This area has already experienced heavy rain over the past few
days and is therefore more vulnerable to renewed flooding as
additional moderate to heavy rain falls this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 814 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the
advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hunter, Jefferson, Windham, Gilboa, Summit, Prattsville,
Phoenicia, Lanesville, Woodland Valley Campground, Mount
Tremper, North Blenheim, West Shokan, Preston-Potter Hollow,
Shandaken, Ashland, Jewett, Lexington, Conesville, Denning
and West Kill.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Greene, NY; Schoharie, NY; Ulster, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY