* WHAT…High flows along the Salmon River caused by excessive
rainfall are expected.
* WHERE…A portion of central New York, including the following
county, Oswego.
* WHEN…Until 845 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Flows will increase significantly today along the Salmon
River. Flows are not expected to be high enough to result in
flooding, but high flows and resulting strong current will create
dangerous conditions in the river for shore fisherman and drift
boats.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 850 AM EDT, Dam operators and emergency management report
flows will increase significantly today due to planned
releases from Lighthouse Hill and Salmon River Reservoirs.
The releases follow heavy rainfall of 2 to 3 inches
yesterday.
– Salmon River is the most likely place to experience elevated
flows.
High flows will will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
– Some locations that will experience high flows include…
The Salmon River downstream of the Salmon River Reservoir and
Lighthouse Hill Reservoir.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood