Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 29 at 1:42AM EDT until July 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 10:42pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The Greater Capital Region, the Lake George Saratoga
region and Rensselaer Plateau of eastern New York.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Periods of moderate to heavy rain and a few thunderstorms
continue overnight into Wednesday afternoon. Rainfall rates
may reach as high as 1 to 2 inches per hour within the
heaviest and most persistent downpours.
Despite recent dry conditions, such high rainfall rates in a
short period of time can result in flash flooding, especially
in urban and poor drainage areas and where heavy rain
repeatedly impacts a given area. An additional 1 to 2 inches
of rain is expected for most areas in the flood watch, with
locally higher amounts 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 Saratoga; Northern Warren; Northern Washington; Western Schenectady; Eastern Schenectady; Southern Saratoga; Western Albany; Eastern Albany; Western Rensselaer; Eastern Rensselaer; Southeast Warren; Southern Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov