Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 29 at 7:40AM EDT until July 29 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 4:40am
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
FFWALY
The National Weather Service in Albany has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Albany County in east central New York...
Southeastern Schenectady County in east central New York...
* Until 1100 AM EDT.
* At 740 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain in Road closures
reported by Albany County 911 in New Scotland and Vorheesville.
Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall
amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash
flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Albany, Schenectady, Rotterdam, Scotia, Delmar, Guilderland,
Niskayuna, Duanesburg, Voorheesville, Altamont, East Glenville,
Alplaus, Feura Bush, New Scotland, Princetown, Fullers,
Guilderland Center, Parkers Corners, Fort Hunter and Dunnsville.
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.
Please report flooding to the National Weather Service by email at
ALB.stormreport@noaa.gov... On Facebook at
www.facebook.com/nwsalbany or twitter @nwsalbany.
Area Description:
Albany, NY; Schenectady, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov