NWS UPDATE: Flood Watch remains in effect through Monday afternoon
JEFFERSON, LEWIS & OSWEGO COUNTIES: FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive runoff from rain and snowmelt yesterday continues to be possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central New York, including the following counties, Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego. Flooding is most likely along rivers and creeks that drain the Tug Hill Plateau and western foothills of the Adirondacks.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening in most areas. If flooding materializes along the Black River, high water will continue through Wednesday or Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. The potential for flooding will decrease this morning along small, fast responding creeks. Water levels will continue to rise today on larger rivers such as the Black River, Moose River, and Beaver River, with flooding possible starting later today. There is also a low chance of flooding from ice jams in areas where significant ice remains.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS. 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.
ONEIDA COUNTY: FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by yesterday`s rain and snowmelt continues to be possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central New York, including the following area, Oneida County.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS. 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.
OLD FORGE & WESTERN ADIRONDACKS: FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 P.M. EDT MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and/or snowmelt and/or ice jam continues to be possible.
* WHERE...In eastern New York, Hamilton, Montgomery, Fulton, Herkimer, northern Saratoga, Warren, Washington Counties and in southern Vermont, Bennington and Windham Counties.
* WHEN...Until 2 P.M. EDT Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of rain are expected to continue into this morning. Storm total rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches, combined with significant snow melt in the southern Adirondacks and southern Greens, is expected to lead to minor river flooding. Also, some ice break-up or movement may cause isolated ice jams that could further increase the flood risk.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...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.
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