Dexter, NY Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central New York, including the following
counties, Jefferson and Lewis.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff from snowmelt and rainfall may result
in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations. Ice jams will also be possible in areas
where significant ice remains.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Between an inch and an inch and a half of rain is expected
Wednesday through Wednesday night. This combined with warm
weather will result in snow melt, with a deep snow pack in
place across the Black River basin. This will cause rises on
the Black River, Moose River, Independence River, and Beaver
River as well as other tributaries. There is a risk of
flooding due to high flows or ice jams.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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