Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 1 at 3:04PM EDT until April 2 at 7:45AM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 12:04pm
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 between Middleville and Poland.
* WHEN...Until 745 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The West Canada Creek continues to rise due to excess
runoff from recent rainfall and snow melt. A portion of Route 28
between White Creek Road and Mechanic Street in Newport is closed
due to water over the road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 243 PM EDT, emergency management reported the West Canada
Creek rising and over topping its banks. This has led to
flooding of sections of Route 28. The West Canada Creek will
crest later 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