FULTON, NY; Montgomery, NY; Rensselaer, NY; Sar… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and eastern New York, including the following counties, in east central New York, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren and Washington. In eastern New York, Fulton and Montgomery.
* WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise
Flooding in Fulton, NY; Montgomery, NY; Rensselaer, NY; Saratoga, NY; Schenectady, NY; Warren, NY; Washington, 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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