Active AlertsThree Mile Bay, NY

Flood Warning

Issued at Wed 5:33 AM Apr. 1
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New York Black River At Boonville affecting Jefferson, Oneida and Lewis Counties. For the Black Riverincluding BoonvilleMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Black River at Boonville.
When: Until Thursday afternoon.
Impacts: At 10.0 feet, Flood stage, widespread farmland flooding in the Flats area. Several roads may be closed in Glenfield, Martinsburg, and Lowville.
Additional Details: - At 5:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 10.4 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 10.4 feet on 04/12/1922. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon by 545 PM EDT.

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