Flood Statement
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
812 AM EDT Wed Jun 11 2025

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Oswego NY-
812 AM EDT Wed Jun 11 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...High flows along the Salmon River caused by excessive
  rainfall are expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central New York, including the following
  county, Oswego.

* WHEN...Until 845 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High flows will continue today along the Salmon River.
  Flows are not expected to be high enough to result in flooding,
  but high flows and resulting strong current will create dangerous
  conditions in the river for shore fisherman and drift boats.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 810 AM EDT, Dam operators and emergency management report
    high flows will continue today due to planned releases from
    Lighthouse Hill and Salmon River Reservoirs. The releases
    follow heavy rainfall of 2 to 3 inches on Monday.
  - Salmon River is the most likely place to experience elevated
    flows.
    High flows will will continue, but no additional rainfall is
    expected.
  - Some locations that will experience high flows include...
    The Salmon River downstream of the Salmon River Reservoir and
    Lighthouse Hill Reservoir.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Keep children away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
Water levels can rise rapidly and sweep children away.

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.

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LAT...LON 4358 7610 4355 7605 4354 7602 4354 7597
      4355 7592 4353 7590 4352 7590 4349 7594
      4349 7599 4349 7601 4355 7615 4355 7622
      4358 7620 4359 7615


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