Official

Flood Watch issued May 5 at 3:39PM EDT until May 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

* 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

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