Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 1 at 8:50AM EDT until April 2 at 7:45AM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 5:50am
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 4:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by the West Canada Creek over topping its
banks.
* WHERE...Along the West Canada Creek in Herkimer County between
Middleville and Poland.
* WHEN...Until 745 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The West Canada Creek continues to rise due to excess
runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings off Route 28 are
inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 840 AM EDT, emergency management reported the West Canada
Creek rising and over topping its banks. This has led to
flooding of streets and side roads off of Route 28. The West
Canada Creek will crest early this afternoon but remain in
moderate flood stage until early Thursday morning. It is
expected to drop below flood stage by Thursday evening.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Newport, Middleville, Poland and Old City.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
Area Description:
Herkimer, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov