Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Hudson, NY ∙ Copake, NY ∙ Old Chatham, NY ∙ Lanesborough, MA ∙ Taconic, CT ∙ Northwest Harwinton, CT ∙ Stormville, NY ∙ Kerhonkson, NY ∙ Black Dome, NY ∙ Port Ewen, NY

Full Alert Message

Flood Watch National Weather Service Albany NY 339 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, including the following areas, Litchfield County, western Massachusetts, including the following areas, Berkshire County, and east central New York, including the following areas, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene and Ulster Counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rain will occur this evening into tonight, with additional showers and some thunderstorms on Tuesday. Rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, with 3 to 5 inches in the eastern Catskills, combined with already saturated grounds will result in the potential for flash flooding. Some rivers may reach minor flood stage as well, especially along the Esopus and Housatonic. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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