Active AlertsEastern Greene

Flood Watch

Issued at Mon 2:31 PM Jul. 27
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
Where: The mid-Hudson Valley, eastern Catskills, Litchfield County, central and southern Taconics, and western Massachusetts.
When: From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
Impacts: Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall rates may flood low-lying, poor drainage, urban, and other flood-prone locations. Areas where heavy rainfall rates persist will especially be vulnerable to flash flooding.
Additional Details: - Periods of moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms capable of heavy downpours arrive tomorrow afternoon from west to east continuing tomorrow night with rainfall rates 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 and where heavy rain repeatedly impacts a given area. Steady rain continues into Wednesday before transitioning to showers Wednesday night into Thursday. Three day rainfall totals likely range from 1 to 3 inches with 3 to 6 inches in the eastern Catskills, Litchfield County and central and southern Taconics due to upslope enhancements. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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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