New York Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 08/03/2026 02:03

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued August 3 at 5:03AM EDT until August 3 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
August 3, 2026 - 2:03am
Expires: 
August 3, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
FFWALY The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Dutchess County in east central New York... * Until 800 AM EDT. * At 503 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. 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... Pawling, Wingdale, Woodinville, West Pawling, Holmes, Hurd Corners, Baker Corner, Pecksville, Green Haven, Quaker Hill, Stormville, Webatuck and Shenandoah.
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description: 
Dutchess, NY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albany NY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov