Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 6 at 10:48AM EDT until May 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 7:48am
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of eastern New York, including the following
areas, Schoharie and Western Albany.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- After a lull in shower activity early this morning,
additional showers and thunderstorms will develop by this
afternoon and continue into the evening. Additional rainfall
amounts of 1 to 3 inches falling on already saturated grounds
will result in the potential for flash flooding. Some river
points may reach minor flood stage as well, especially on the
Esopus and Housatonic.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Schoharie; Western Albany
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY