Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 5 at 3:44PM EDT until July 7 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 12:44pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Litchfield County in northwestern Connecticut and Dutchess
and Ulster Counties in eastern New York.
* WHEN...From 2 AM EDT Monday through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected
tonight through early Tuesday. With abundant moisture in
place, showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing
very heavy downpours. This may lead to flash flooding,
especially within urban and poor drainage areas. Rainfall
amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with localized total
rainfall amounts in excess of three inches possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Northern Litchfield; Southern Litchfield; Western Ulster; Eastern Ulster; Western Dutchess; Eastern Dutchess
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
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