Flood Watch Updated
From
Town of Somerset
Sent
Tue, Mar 4 @ 5:23am
Description
Flood Watch issued March 4 at 5:09AM EST until March 6 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by significant snowmelt and a general half
to three quarters of an inch of rainfall.
* WHERE...Western and north central New York, including the
following counties, in central New York, Jefferson, Lewis,
Northern Cayuga and Oswego. In western New York, Allegany,
Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara,
Northern Erie, Ontario, Orleans, Southern Erie, Wayne and Wyoming.
* WHEN...From 1 PM EST this afternoon into Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff from significant snowmelt and a general
half inch of rain may result in flooding of rivers, smaller
tributaries, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. The
most prone areas for flooding will be where ice jams typically
develop. The greatest risk for ice jam flooding will be later
tonight through Wednesday with the risk for river based flooding
coming mainly Wednesday night and Thursday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An intense storm system moving from the central plains across
the central Great Lakes will send a surge of Spring like
warmth the across our region through Wednesday. Temperatures
will soar into the 50s over the western counties today with
the mercury remaining well above freezing tonight.
Temperatures will then climb well into the 50s for the bulk
of the region on Wednesday while being accompanied by a
general half to three quarters of an inch of rainfall. The
fast melt off of the snowpack will combine with this rainfall
to cause significant rises to area tributaries with flooding
becoming possible. Flooding concerns will be particularly
elevated in areas where tributaries are prone to ice jam
flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
This notification was posted by Town of Somerset. Town of Somerset is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
