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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service New York NY

547 PM EDT SAT JUL 28 2018



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Putnam NY-

547 PM EDT SAT JUL 28 2018



...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT FOR

EASTERN PUTNAM COUNTY...



At 545 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 

rain across the warned area.  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.



Some locations that will experience flooding include...

Lake Carmel, New Fairfield, Patterson and Putnam Lake. 



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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

deaths occur in vehicles.



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 4152 7353 4146 7353 4143 7374 4150 7384

      4153 7355



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