Flash Flood Warning Issued for Essex County, NY
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NWS Burlington VT has issued a Flash Flood Warning for East Central Essex County in northern New York until 3:15 AM EDT August 8.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Essex County, NY
- Issued
- August 8, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Burlington VT
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Burlington VT. The alert is effective from August 8, 2026 at 12:16 AM EDT until August 8, 2026 at 3:15 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
East Central Essex County in northern New York, including the locations of Lewis, Elizabethtown, Westport, Essex, Moriah, Willsboro, Keene, Wadhams, New Russia, Reber and Boquet.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen in an area that has already flooded and has seen 2 to 3 inches of rainfall. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 12:16 AM EDT to 3:15 AM EDT on August 8, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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