Headline:
Flood Watch issued March 31 at 12:53PM EDT until April 1 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 31, 2026 - 9:53am
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Hamilton and Herkimer Counties in eastern New York.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional periods of moderate to locally heavy rainfall with
embedded thunderstorms will impact the Southwest Adirondacks
and western Mohawk Valley this afternoon through early
tomorrow morning before lighting up into the afternoon. In
these areas, 0.5" up to nearly 2" of rainfall has already
fallen and caused Minor to Moderate flooding on the West
Canada Creek. An additional 0.5" to 1" remains possible
through tomorrow afternoon, especially if a thunderstorm
crosses through the area and produces a locally heavy
downpour. Additional flooding remains possible.
- 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 Herkimer; Hamilton; Southern Herkimer
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov