Flash Flood Warning

Locations Affected

De Kalb, NY ∙ Rossie, NY ∙ Edwards, NY ∙ Richville, NY ∙ Pitcairn, NY ∙ Fowler, NY ∙ DeKalb Junction, NY ∙ Hailesboro, NY ∙ Russell, NY ∙ Rensselaer Falls, NY

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Burlington VT 448 PM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024 The National Weather Service in Burlington has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern St. Lawrence County in northern New York... * Until 845 PM EDT. * At 448 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and gauge indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Gouverneur, Canton, De Kalb, Fowler, Richville, Hermon, Rensselaer Falls, Russell, Pitcairn, Edwards, Talcville, East De Kalb, De Kalb Junction, Fullerville, South Edwards, North Gouverneur, Balmat, Pyrites, South Russell and West Fowler. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. 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. && LAT...LON 4415 7530 4432 7567 4463 7529 4449 7496 FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

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