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Flood Advisory for Rockland, NY

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Rockland
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Minor
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What is happening

What: Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. Where: A portion of southeast New York, including the following county, Rockland. When: Until 1000 PM EDT.

What the bulletin says to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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Bulletin details

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southeast New York, including the following county, Rockland. * WHEN...Until 1000 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 557 PM EDT, gauge reports indicated rapid rises with the Hackensack River at West Nyack from the earlier heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Rapid river rises will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Around 6.5 feet with Hackensack River at West Nyack, road along retention pond south of Route 59 begins to flood. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Blauvelt and West Nyack. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Official revisions

3 captured
  1. Update

    Flood Advisory issued July 29 at 5:57PM EDT until July 29 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

    Official revision
  2. Update

    Flood Advisory issued July 29 at 1:39PM EDT until July 29 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

    Official revision
  3. Alert

    Flood Advisory issued July 29 at 10:12AM EDT until July 29 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

    Official revision

Source and limitations

Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Upton NY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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