Alertes en vigueurNumber Four, NY

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New York Black River At Watertown affecting Jefferson and Lewis Counties. For the Black Riverincluding WatertownMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Black River at Watertown.
When: Until early Saturday morning.
Impacts: At 10.0 feet, Flood stage, farmland flooding begins in the Flats with some roads flooded. Minor damages to riverfront commercial properties in Dexter.
Additional Details: - At 12:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was nearly steady at 10.41 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:45 PM EDT Friday was 10.42 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 8.6 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 10.1 feet on 03/29/2021. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight by 330 AM EDT.