Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of eastern New York, including the following
counties, Fulton, Hamilton and Montgomery.
* WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect
many areas of slow moving or standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 409 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in
the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Gloversville, Johnstown, Canajoharie, Ephratah, Caroga Lake
Public Campground, Caroga Lake, Palatine Bridge, Bleecker,
Arietta, Bleecker Center, Peters Corners, Wheelerville,
Bowlers Corners, North Bush, Newkirk, West Bush, Lindsley
Corners, Canada Lake, Cork and Bradtville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood