1/8/2024
WT Staff
HAPPENING NOW
NWS Flood Watch for NYC, Long Island Tues
Hancock BWA
Water news for Monday, January 8, 2024 - last updated 203 pm EST
National Weather Service urgent winter weather message issued 357 am EST Jan 8
New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-Kings-(Brooklyn)-Northwest Suffolk-ortheast Suffolk-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-Northern Queens-Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-Southern Nassa
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
A strong storm system will impact the area Tuesday night into Wednesday with the likelihood of heavy rainfall. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches with localized higher amounts are possible during this time. There will be potential for widespread flooding, including flash flooding with nearly saturated grounds going into Tuesday night, allowing for excessive runoff.
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.
Drinking Water Advisories
Village of Hancock has issued a system-wide BWA following a water main break Saturday. According to the Hancock Village Clerk, the water main broke on Park Street.
Streamflow Situation from USGS WaterWatch
Lake Champlain watershed flows are above normal Monday morning, no flooding registering on Lake Champlain as of this update, Port Henry is 6 inches below flood stage.
All three USGS monitoring stations on the Raquette River in St Lawrence County remain much above seasonal normal flow, 94th percentile and higher values registering from the top end near Piercefield, at South Colton aka Three Falls and the outlet end of the system at Raymondville. Raquette River drains an area of 1125 square miles in St Lawrence County. As of Monday morning, St Lawrence River flows are above normal, Oswegatchie River is flowing above seasonal normal.
Drought Map USGS 7-day average streamflow against seasonal average
No part of NYS on the drought map Monday.
Hazardous Spills the latest reports released from NY DEC as reported to the NY Emergency Spill Hotline 1-800-457-7362
The first spill incidents of 2024 will be available today, check back for updates. More to follow.
A spill reported occuring by way of a deliberate act on Dec 29 has impacted a tributary of the Lower Hudson River. According to the NY DEC report, an uknown amount of floor stripper was deliberately discharged off Brookside Ave in Chester, reaching Black Meadow Creek in Orange County.
Note: WTNY reports all hazardous materials spills impacting water, petroleum spills of more than a barrel and regulated toxic materials spills of any amount, with a location tag on the map and listed by date on the right side spill button. Watch for our 2023 annual spill report by watershed area in the New Year.
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