Weather Alert in New York
Flood Watch issued April 1 at 2:41AM EDT until April 1 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
AREAS AFFECTED: Oswego; Jefferson; Lewis
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Heavy rain yesterday produced widespread 1 to 2 inch rainfall amounts, with localized amounts of over 3 inches where thunderstorms repeated over the same areas. The heavy rain has ended, but water will remain high in low lying areas, creeks, and rivers today. * WHERE...A portion of central New York, including the following counties, Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in ongoing flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Water levels will remain high today on area rivers and creeks, and in low lying areas. Runoff will continue from the heavy rain yesterday, and snowmelt from the high terrain of the Tug Hill and western Adirondacks. Flooding is possible on rivers and creeks that drain the higher terrain. - 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.
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