Active AlertsHappy Valley, NY

Flood Advisory

Issued at Thu 10:00 PM Apr. 2
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues along the Salmon River.
Where: A portion of central New York, including the following county, Oswego.
When: Until 200 PM EDT Friday.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying areas along the Salmon River will continue into Friday. Fisherman should avoid the river with high flows creating dangerous conditions.
Additional Details: - At 958 PM EDT, gauge reports indicated high flows on the Salmon River resulting from recent heavy rainfall and snowmelt from the Tug Hill Plateau. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Areas along the Salmon River from Altmar downstream through Pulaski to the mouth at Lake Ontario. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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