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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service New York NY

359 PM EDT WED AUG 2 2017



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Orange NY-

359 PM EDT WED AUG 2 2017



...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM EDT FOR

ORANGE COUNTY...



At 356 PM EDT, heavy rain is occurring. Up to three inches of rain 

have already fallen in some areas, with moderate to heavy rain 

continuing to fall over the area. Flash flooding is

expected to continue for this area.



Some locations that will experience flooding include...

Newburgh, Middletown, Port Jervis, Monroe, Walden, Warwick, Goshen,

Howells, Gardnertown, Chester, Montgomery, Greenwood Lake, Florida,

Cuddebackville and Otisville.



Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small

creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as

well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood

deaths occur in vehicles.



Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you

can do so safely.



A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.

If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.

Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate

precautions to protect life and property.



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LAT...LON 4149 7476 4150 7448 4157 7442 4160 7433

      4163 7426 4163 7425 4160 7425 4158 7413

      4161 7413 4160 7409 4161 7407 4158 7405

      4159 7395 4151 7400 4116 7426 4136 7469

      4139 7471 4140 7474 4143 7474 4143 7476



$$



JP



