Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 20 at 11:55AM EDT until August 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 8:55am
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, including the following
areas, Northern Fairfield and Southern Fairfield and southeast New
York, including the following areas, Northern Westchester and
Rockland.
* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A period of heavy rainfall is possible as showers and a few
thunderstorms move through the area late this afternoon and
evening. Peak hourly rainfall rates could reach 2 to 2.5 inches.
Average rainfall amounts are expected to be between 1.5 and 2.5
inches with locally higher amounts possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Northern Fairfield; Southern Fairfield; Rockland; Northern Westchester
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov