The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Hamilton County in eastern New York...
Northern Herkimer County in eastern New York...
* Until 930 PM EDT.
* At 632 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain
have fallen. 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 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...
Old Forge, Inlet, Brown Tract Pond Campground, Raquette Lake,
Eighth Lake Campground, Eagle Bay, Big Moose, Golden Beach
Campground, Alger Island Public Campground, Forked Lake Public
Campground, Lake Eaton Campground, Blue Mountain Lake, Nicks Lake
Campground, Long Lake, Russian Lake, Keepawa, Partlow, Lake Lila,
Nehasane and Brandreth.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks. 