Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 29 at 10:12AM EDT until July 29 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 7:12am
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast New York, including the following
county, Rockland.
* WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1011 AM EDT, gauge reports indicated rapid rises with the
Hackensack River at West Nyack from the earlier heavy rain.
This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Rapid river
rises will cause minor flooding in the advisory area.
- Around 6.5 feet with Hackensack River at West Nyack, road
along retention pond south of Route 59 begins to flood.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Blauvelt and West Nyack.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Rockland, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov