Weather Alert in New York
Flood Warning issued March 12 at 2:50AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
AREAS AFFECTED: Jefferson, NY; Lewis, NY
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New York... Black River At Watertown affecting Jefferson and Lewis Counties. For the Black River...including Boonville, Watertown...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Black River at Watertown. * WHEN...From early this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flood stage, farmland flooding begins in the Flats with some roads flooded. Minor damages to riverfront commercial properties in Dexter. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 9.27 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early this morning and continue rising to a crest of 11.4 feet this afternoon. It will then rise to 11.5 feet Saturday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.5 feet on 03/19/1990. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by 3 PM EDT.this afternoon by 300 PM EDT.
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