Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 28 at 2:07PM EDT until July 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 11:07am
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Bennington and Windham Counties in southern Vermont.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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 thunderstorms arrive
this afternoon and continue through tomorrow with rainfall
rates reaching or exceeding 1 to 2 inches per hour at times.
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. Areas that see repeated
rounds of heavy rain will also be more at risk for flash
flooding. Rain should taper to showers Wednesday night into
Thursday. Expected rainfall amounts have increase to 3 to 5
inches for most of southern Vermont, with localized higher
totals possible where the heaviest bands of rain occur.
- 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:
Bennington; Western Windham; Eastern Windham
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov