Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Albany, NY

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Albany NY
405 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

NYC035-041-057-122300-
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Fulton NY-Hamilton NY-Montgomery NY-
405 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* 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...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 404 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    showers and isolated thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing
    or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1
    and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - 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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

&&

LAT...LON 4321 7452 4323 7453 4324 7451 4324 7453
      4325 7451 4334 7448 4336 7444 4337 7439
      4337 7434 4335 7429 4330 7427 4320 7430
      4309 7434 4297 7441 4288 7447 4286 7452
      4286 7456 4294 7459 4311 7455


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