Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 9 at 2:42AM EDT until May 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 8, 2025 - 11:42pm
Expires:
May 9, 2025 - 1:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of eastern New York, including the following
areas, Northern Warren and Northern Washington Counties
* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flood may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A low pressure system will bring 1.5 to 2.5 inches of
rainfall to the region today through Saturday morning. This
rainfall will fall on already saturated soils from heavy
rainfall from the past weekend into early this week. Some
isolated flash flooding can not be ruled out. Minor flooding
of main stem rivers, creeks and small streams may occur.
Some rivers that could reach the minor flood stage include
the Schroon and Mettawee.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Northern Warren; Northern Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY