Active AlertsScriba, NY

What: Minor small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected along the Salmon River.
Where: A portion of central New York, including the following county, Oswego.
When: Until 545 AM EDT Thursday.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying areas along the Salmon River will continue today. Fisherman should avoid the river with high flows creating dangerous conditions.
Additional Details: - At 551 AM EDT, gauge reports indicated high flows on the Salmon River resulting from heavy rainfall and snowmelt from the Tug Hill Plateau. Water releases will continue from the Salmon River Reservoir through at least tonight. - 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

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.