Flood Warning Issued for Canajoharie Creek in Montgomery County, NY

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Albany, NY, has issued a Flood Warning for Canajoharie Creek near Canajoharie. The alert was issued on Sunday morning following reports of rising water levels.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Montgomery County, New York. The primary geographic focus is the Canajoharie Creek near the Canajoharie area.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected area are advised to avoid flooded zones. The National Weather Service recommends monitoring local conditions as the creek is expected to leave its banks.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the region. The flood stage for Canajoharie Creek is 8.0 feet. At this level, the creek overflows and begins to flood nearby properties. As of 10:45 AM EDT on Sunday, the stage was recorded at 7.7 feet. The river is forecast to rise to a crest of 8.6 feet late this evening.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. The creek is expected to rise above flood stage late Sunday afternoon, around 4:24 PM EDT, and reach its crest late Sunday evening. Water levels are projected to fall below flood stage on Monday morning, with the warning set to expire at 12:22 PM EDT on March 9.