Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 3 at 4:39AM EDT until April 4 at 6:48AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 3, 2026 - 1:39am
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
York...
Black River At Watertown affecting Lewis and Jefferson Counties.
For the Black River...including Watertown...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Black River at Watertown.
* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.
* 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 4:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 10.26 feet and rising.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:15 AM EDT Friday was 10.26 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.6
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.6 feet on 12/20/2023.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon by 445 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Jefferson, NY; Lewis, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender: