Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 6 at 6:08PM EDT until August 6 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 6, 2026 - 3:08pm
Expires:
August 6, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 608 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated runoff from thunderstorms
previously over the area, that fell over wet soils, will continue to
result in flash flooding. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
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...
East Greenbush, Nassau, Castleton-On-Hudson, Coeymans, East
Nassau, Braeside, East Schodack, Schodack Center, North Schodack,
Van Hoesen Station, South Schodack, Jacks Corners, Millers
Corners, Brookview, North Nassau, Muitzes Kill, Hoag Corners,
Brainard, Schodack Landing and Roah Hook.
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:
Rensselaer, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov