National Weather ServiceNew YorkFlood WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Warnings in New York
The National Weather Service issued 67 flood warnings for New York in 2025 and 117 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 17th most of any state. 2026 through September: 89, in line with the average of 91 for those months in 2008-2025. Ulster was covered most often (187 times since 2008).
How many flood warnings does New York get?
Every flood warning that covered part of New York. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 89 |
| 2025 | 67 |
| 2024 | 118 |
| 2023 | 140 |
| 2022 | 114 |
| 2021 | 125 |
| 2020 | 86 |
| 2019 | 120 |
| 2018 | 140 |
| 2017 | 161 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2014 | 99 |
| 2013 | 114 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2011 | 346 |
| 2010 | 187 |
| 2009 | 66 |
| 2008 | 146 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does New York get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in New York?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster | 187 | 38 | September 28, 2026 |
| Delaware | 186 | 31 | August 7, 2026 |
| Erie | 170 | 18 | April 2, 2026 |
| Oneida | 149 | 20 | August 7, 2026 |
| Herkimer | 147 | 19 | April 5, 2026 |
| Broome | 139 | 24 | June 23, 2025 |
| Clinton | 130 | 39 | September 3, 2026 |
| Essex | 125 | 42 | March 9, 2026 |
| Saratoga | 120 | 15 | July 30, 2026 |
| Montgomery | 117 | 16 | July 29, 2026 |
| Washington | 111 | 14 | July 30, 2026 |
| Wyoming | 108 | 12 | April 1, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest flood warnings for New York in AreaZine's record
NWS AlbanyWarningSeptember 28, 2026
Flood Warning: Dutchess and Ulster, NY
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, September 28, 2026
NWS AlbanyWarningSeptember 25, 2026
Flood Warning: Dutchess and Ulster, NY
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, September 26, 2026
NWS BurlingtonWarningSeptember 2, 2026
Flood Warning: Clinton, Franklin and St. Lawrence, NY
Expired 2:30 a.m. EDT, September 3, 2026
NWS BuffaloWarningSeptember 2, 2026
Flood Warning: Orleans, NY
Expired 11:15 a.m. EDT, September 3, 2026
NWS BuffaloWarningSeptember 2, 2026
Flood Warning: Monroe, NY
Expired 9:45 p.m. EDT, September 3, 2026
NWS BinghamtonWarningAugust 7, 2026
Flood Warning: Delaware County, Sullivan and Wayne, NY and PA
Expired 6:45 p.m. EDT, August 7, 2026
NWS BinghamtonWarningAugust 7, 2026
Flood Warning: Madison and Oneida, NY
Expired 10:00 a.m. EDT, August 8, 2026
NWS BuffaloWarningAugust 2, 2026
Flood Warning: Niagara, NY
Expired 3:00 a.m. EDT, August 3, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a flood warning?
A flood warning means flooding is happening or about to happen. The NWS issues it both for rivers at forecast points (river flood warnings) and for areas where water ponds or runs off (areal flood warnings); AreaZine counts both. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in New York.