ALBANY, NY; Schenectady, NY — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of east central New York, including the following counties, Albany and Schenectady.
* WHEN...Until 1015 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 555 AM EDT, Law enforcement reports roads closed due to flooding from yesterday's heavy rainfall. - A
Flooding in Albany, NY; Schenectady, 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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