Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 6 at 5:22PM EDT until May 7 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 2:22pm
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of east central New York, including the
following areas, Eastern Columbia, Eastern Dutchess, Eastern
Greene, Eastern Ulster, Schoharie, Western Albany, Western
Columbia, Western Dutchess, Western Greene and Western Ulster.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday.
* 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...
- An area of heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to move
over the area through this evening resulting in the potential
for locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Localized
rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible.
- 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; Western Greene; Eastern Greene; Western Columbia; Eastern Columbia; Western Ulster; Eastern Ulster; Western Dutchess; Eastern Dutchess
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY