Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 9 at 1:00PM EDT until May 9 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2025 - 10:00am
Expires:
May 9, 2025 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of eastern New York, including the following
counties, Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady.
* WHEN...Until 400 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1259 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Clifton Park, Rotterdam, East
Greenbush, Cohoes, Watervliet, Rensselaer, Colonie, Scotia,
Latham, Delmar, Guilderland, Niskayuna, Menands,
Voorheesville, Green Island, Waterford and Altamont.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Area Description:
Albany, NY; Rensselaer, NY; Saratoga, NY; Schenectady, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY