GREENE, NY; Schoharie, NY — * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Schoharie Creek at Prattsville.
* WHEN...Until late this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Major flood stage. Water overflows onto County Route 7 north of Route 23.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early this morning to a crest of 15.1 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. -
Flooding in Greene, NY; Schoharie, NY can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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