Active AlertsOld Forge, NY

What: Rivers, streams and creeks remain elevated with a few at or above flood stage through tonight due to recent rain and snowmelt.
Where: The southwest Adirondacks and the western Mohawk Valley.
When: Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
Impacts: Excessive runoff and snow melt has resulted in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Additional Details: - Many rivers should crest this afternoon and trend downwards tonight. Therefore, the watch continues through this evening in Herkimer and Hamilton counties. An additional 0.10 - 0.25" of rain is expected tonight in the watch area but this should not result in renewed flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

What: Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: West Canada Creek at Hinckley.
When: Until tomorrow afternoon.
Impacts: At 1228.0 feet, Moderate flood stage. Three feet of water are spilling over and there is widespread flooding downstream between Hinckley and Herkimer.
Additional Details: - At 3:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 1228.4 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 1228.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 1227.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood