NWS UPDATES: Flood Warnings and Flood Watches remain as of Wednesday, April 1, 2026

FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026: The National Weather Service has issued various Flood Warnings, which remain in effect until further notice for various locations, including: 

The Black River - minor flooding is forecasted. At 10.0 feet, flood stage, widespread farmland flooding in the Flats area. Several roads may be closed in Glenfield, Martinsburg, and Lowville.

West Canada Creek - Moderate flooding is forecasted. At 1228.0 feet, moderate flood stage. Three feet of water are spilling over and there is widespread flooding downstream between Hinckley and Herkimer.

***A Flood Watch remains in effect for the entire listening area through Wednesday evening, April 1. Heavy rains from Tuesday produced widespread 1 to 2 inch rainfall amounts, with localized amounts of over 3 inches where thunderstorms repeated over the same areas. Forecasters claim that the heavy rain has ended, but water will remain high in low lying areas, creeks, and rivers through at-least Wednesday. 

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