Central NY Flood Watch: Rain and Snowmelt Could Cause Issues

If April showers bring May flowers, Central New York is about to see a ton of flowers… and maybe a few flooded streets.

A flood watch is in effect from 8 AM Tuesday (3/31) through Wednesday evening (4/1) thanks to a mix of rain and melting snow.

This watch covers Northern and Southern Oneida County.

What Could Happen

If you live near rivers, creeks, or other low-lying areas, keep an eye out.

Rain and snowmelt may push rivers, creeks, and streams over their banks. Low spots could flood, and excessive runoff could cause problems in flood-prone areas.

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Keep checking forecasts and be ready for possible Flood Warnings. If you live in an area prone to flooding, have a plan so you can act fast if water rises.

Do NOT drive through flooded streets. You don't know how deep the water is or what is floating below the surface.

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Long Range Utica/Rome Forecast

Tuesday: Rain and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 PM, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 PM. High near 68.
Tuesday Night: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 47.
Wednesday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Wednesday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 2 PM. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 8 PM. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday: A chance of rain after 2 PM. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.